The New York Times – Travel:
An association of airports told European Union officials that fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz had to restart within three weeks to avoid a “systemic” shortage.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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How Airlines Turned First-Class Seats From Freebies to a Profit Engine
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines used to give away most of their nicest seats, but they have increasingly found ways to persuade people to pay a lot for them.
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‘We Are Fierce Competitors’: Live Nation Case Reaches Closing Arguments
The New York Times – Music:
Thirty-four states accused the concert giant of suffocating competition and driving up ticket prices. The company denies being anything but big.
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Delta Expects Strong Profit Despite Higher Fuel Costs
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline said demand for tickets remained very strong despite the effects of the war in Iran.
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Delta, WestJet and Other Airlines Announce Higher Baggage Fees and Fuel Surcharges
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.
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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?