Fly the Fiendly Skies 0
The San Jose Mercury-News is tired of air-born piracy. Here’s a bit from their editorial:
Fees that don’t make any sense. Why does it cost $25 to check one bag, but $40 to check a second one, and $100 for a third?
Fees for changing tickets no matter how far in advance they’re purchased. Why is the penalty for changing the departure date the same three months in advance as it is three days in advance?
Fees for reserving seats. Why do the airlines offer “preferred” seats at an additional charge without making it clear on their websites that the selection is optional?
The airline industry maintains that its fee structure is transparent and that passengers are happy. It’s not, and we’re not.
