The New York Times – Travel:
American and Canadian airlines, squeezed by surging fuel costs from the war in Iran, are adding “sticky” new bag fees and surcharges, on top of higher fares.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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What Does an Ultra-Luxury First Class Ticket Get You? Flying in a Frictionless Bubble.
The New York Times – Travel:
A writer reports from inside the premium bubble, where there’s no such thing as too much, petty annoyances are nonexistent and the real world never intrudes.
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JetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees as Fuel Costs Soar
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline, which now charges up to $59 for one checked bag on a domestic flight, could influence other carriers strained by the war in Iran.
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Tips for Renting an RV: Cost, Packing and More
The New York Times – Travel:
Renting a recreational vehicle offers families and other groups a great way to enjoy the outdoors together in comfort. Here are some important things to know.
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Help! Budget Charged Me $595 for Returning a Car a Few Hours Early.
The New York Times – Travel:
An American who rented a vehicle for a two-week European vacation brought it back to the airport a bit ahead of schedule. Why did the price almost double?
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Can Flights Get Any Worse? Travelers Deal With TSA Lines, High Ticket Prices and Anxiety.
The New York Times – Travel:
Travelers are waiting hours at security checkpoints, paying top dollar for tickets and worrying about safety after a deadly crash at LaGuardia.
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War in Iran Is Disrupting Air Travel, Hitting Middle East Hardest
The New York Times – Travel:
Some airlines and travelers, especially in the Middle East and elsewhere in Asia, are bearing the brunt of the pain, while others are doing better.
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Flight Costs Are Up, but Travelers Aren’t Deterred, U.S. Airlines Say
The New York Times – Travel:
Airline executives said the war in Iran had raised fuel costs and, as a result, fares, but that had not yet hurt demand for tickets from individuals and businesses.