The New York Times – Travel:
Antitrust regulators said the deal would reduce competition and raise fares. The companies claim it would allow them to better compete against the biggest U.S. airlines.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Movie Tickets Veer Away From One-Price-Fits-All
The New York Times – Film:
As the film business changes rapidly, multiplexes are experimenting with prices in ways that may seem shocking to theatergoers.
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How Multicurrency Accounts Take the Bite Out of Spending Money Abroad
The New York Times – Travel:
Travelers fed up with lousy exchange rates and punitive foreign transaction fees are signing up for apps that let them decide where the buck (or euro or pound) stops.
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How Much to See a Movie at AMC? It Will Soon Depend Where You Sit.
The New York Times – Film:
By the end of 2023, the movie theater chain will offer tickets at three different price tiers, with middle seats costing the most. You’ll pay less if you like the front row.
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Disney Revises Pricing Policies at Its Parks
The New York Times – Travel:
Ticket prices won’t exactly be less, but the cost of some activities and perks will be adjusted, after complaints about the cost of visits.
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Regional Airports Have Lost a Large Number of Flights
The New York Times – Travel:
Small-market airports have borne the brunt of schedule cutbacks, with some losing commercial service entirely. That has travelers facing steeper fares, inconvenient routes or long drives to bigger terminals.
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Airbnb Will Make Cleaning Fees More Transparent for Travelers
The New York Times – Travel:
Cleaning fees and checkout requirements, often hidden until checkout, have been a source of frustration for users. The company said it was changing its policy to include them earlier in a search.
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Netflix Reverses Decline, Adding 2.4 Million Subscribers
The New York Times – Film:
Netflix, which has about 223 million subscribers worldwide, will soon introduce a lower-priced service with ads in a bid to attract more customers.
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When Is the Best Time to Book Holiday Travel?
The New York Times – Travel:
Avoid New York City, Orlando and Las Vegas. Consider Lisbon, Athens or Dublin for Thanksgiving, and stay home for Christmas, when travel costs will be the highest in five years.