Thursday, August 28, 2008

Airline Fees: The Good, the Bad and the Ridiculous

It's no surprise that airlines have gone above and beyond to recoup the cost of fuel. From paying for water and blankets to eliminating in-flight services all together, airlines are charging customers for just about anything they can these days. So if you're going to pay, you might as well price out the cheapest option.

I prefer to fly the low-cost carriers -- JetBlue, AirTran, Southwest, etc. -- not just because the cost of the ticket is generally cheaper, but I find the service better, the flight more comfortable and most times, the fees for in-flight items reasonable (if I have to pay).

The Consumerist recently came out with a quick-list of the top 3 most "fee crazy" airlines, and the bottom 3 "fee crazy" airlines. So, if you're flying, you might as well know how much cash to take out before you board the plane. If you're bored, hungry or thirsty, it's going to cost you.

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