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Flying costs more than high speed rail

By tovarichpeter   Follow   Sat, 2 Feb 2013, 9:58am   206 views   6 comments
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/01/airline-fees-dozens-of-new-charges_n_2601275.html

TravelNerd. Increasing fees for the same service are a big part of the uptick. For example, Spirit Airlines' premium seat fee, which was $25-$75, is now as much as $199 depending on the flight. The only good news, TravelNerd reports, is that the increases are generally modest.

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1. IDDQD Follow Befriend 22 threads 409 comments

   1   10:54am Sat 2 Feb 2013   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like (1)   Dislike   How come there is not a single word about rail in the article?

2. Peter P Follow Befriend (4) 117 threads 17,655 comments Premium

   2   1:03pm Sat 2 Feb 2013   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Not sure about that. At least not always true in Europe. But I prefer trains over low-cost carriers in Europe. At least trains have a reasonably-priced 1st class.

3. Peter P Follow Befriend (4) 117 threads 17,655 comments Premium

   3   1:06pm Sat 2 Feb 2013   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Airlines should charge people for carry-on luggage as well. Perhaps $2 per pound. Why do people all have those silly rollaboards any way?

4. Call it Crazy Follow Befriend 229 threads 2,767 comments

   4   2:18pm Sat 2 Feb 2013   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like (1)   Dislike (1)   Peter P says Airlines should charge people for carry-on luggage as well. They already do..... try flying Spirit Airlines....

5. Peter P Follow Befriend (4) 117 threads 17,655 comments Premium

   5   3:36pm Sat 2 Feb 2013   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   I love premium seat charges. I do not fly as often as those with status but I am totally willing to pay more for a better seat. Well, perhaps not 200% more for a first-class seat at this time.

6. Peter P Follow Befriend (4) 117 threads 17,655 comments Premium

   6   3:41pm Sat 2 Feb 2013   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Of course airlines can do anything they want but I get upset when frequent flyers get free upgrades when a first class seat costs so much more to pay for. I am happy to pay a 30-40% premium for 5 more inches of legroom and 2 more inches of width for my fat ass.