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Spirit slammed for campaign against new transparency rule

January 27th, 2012 Domestic airfares continue to rise with demand - Los Angeles Times
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)Domestic airfares continue to rise with demandLos Angeles TimesBy Hugo Mart

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New rule on advertised begins — and Spirit isn’t happy
If seem a little higher than usual, it’s not because the airlines have raised their prices. The Department of Transportation’s long-awaited new rules on what airlines can advertise as posted ticket prices go into effect Thursday.

continue to rise
As demand continues to rise for air travel, new federal statistics show that domestic last summer set a record for the period. In the July through September quarter, the average domestic airfare rose to $361, a 6% increase over the same …

New rule on advertised airfares begins — and Spirit isn’t happy - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesNew rule on advertised airfares begins — and Spirit isn\’t happyLos Angeles TimesBy Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger If airfares seem a little higher than usual, it\’s not because the airlines have raised their prices. The Department of Transportation\’s long-awaited new rules on what airlines can advertise …FAQ: How new airfare advertising rules affect youUSA TODAY (blog)An early look at airlines\’ new “higher\’\’ airfaresAZ Central.com (blog)Airfares Now Made Simple33 KDAF-TVTurn to 10.com -KTLA -Business Insiderall 209 news articles »

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:45:56 GMT
Airfares not increasing, but disclosure of taxes, fees will
Starting today, forget about finding a $9 airfare.

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:00:00 -0800

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Airfares Now Made Simple - 33 KDAF-TV

January 26th, 2012 Airfares Now Made Simple
New Rules By The Department Of Transportation Should Help Air Travelers Do you ever see a great airfare, go through all the steps, and once you got to the final webpage, all of the sudden there were extra fees and taxes? That should soon be a thing of the past.

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:40:24 -0800
Airfares Now Made Simple - 33 KDAF-TV
International Business TimesAirfares Now Made Simple33 KDAF-TVDo you ever see a great airfare, go through all the steps, and once you got to the final webpage, all of the sudden there were extra fees and taxes? That should soon be a thing of the past. The Department of Transportation has laid out a whole new set …New Airfare Rules: Understanding Your \’Passenger Protections\’International Business TimesNew federal rules will bar advertising airfares unless mandatory taxes and …Detroit Free PressNew rules that kick in Thursday may make airfares look higherThe Seattle Timesmsnbc.com -Sun-Sentinel (blog) -MarketWatch (press release)all 151 news articles »

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:38:47 GMT
Best Airfares? Buy 6 Weeks Before Flight
The best time to book flights for your next getaway may be six weeks before you want to travel, upending the widely held belief that buying earlier leads to better deals, according to a new report by Airlines Reporting Corp. Looking at any 120-day advance…

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:00:43 -0800

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Best Airfares? Buy 6 Weeks Before Flight

January 25th, 2012 New federal rules will bar advertising airfares unless mandatory taxes and … - Detroit Free Press
International Business TimesNew federal rules will bar advertising airfares unless mandatory taxes and …Detroit Free PressBy Ellen Creager No more $59 to New York airfare ads. No more $ 112 to London promises. As of midnight tonight, new federal rules will bar advertising airfares unless they also include mandatory taxes and fees. The change is part of a package of US …New Airfare Rules: Understanding Your \’Passenger Protections\’International Business TimesNew rules that kick in Thursday may make airfares look higherThe Seattle TimesShopping for airfares: What you see is now what you paymsnbc.comSun-Sentinel (blog) -MarketWatch (press release) -SmarterTravel.com (blog)all 132 news articles »

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:18:46 GMT
Savvy Senior: How to find senior airfare discounts
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: Do airlines still provide discounts to seniors on their ? My husband and I are retired and like to travel and are wondering which airlines offer the best discounts to budget-conscious seniors. DEAR TRAVELERS: While senior airfare …

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Spirit Airlines Says Posting Full Is Government’s Way Of Hiding Taxes

January 25th, 2012 Airfares to appear higher as they?ll include tax, fees
Starting Thursday, forget about finding a $9 airfare.

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:15:35 -0800
Lowest found 6 weeks before flight, study says
Passengers can get the lowest if they buy six weeks before their flight, according to a study by Airlines Reporting Corp., an Arlington, Va., company that handles ticketing transactions between the nation’s airlines and travel agents.

Lowest airfares 6 weeks before flight: study
An Airlines Reporting Corp. study finds that passengers pay the lowest price, nearly 6 percent below the overall average fare, if they buy six weeks before their flight. Passengers can get the lowest airfares if they buy six weeks before their flight, according to a study by Airlines Reporting Corp., an Arlington, Va., company that handles ticketing transactions between the nation\’s airlines and …

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:55 -0800
New rules that kick in Thursday may make airfares look higher - The Seattle Times
Sun-Sentinel (blog)New rules that kick in Thursday may make airfares look higherThe Seattle TimesStarting Thursday, forget about finding a $9 airfare. That\’s the debut of US Department of Transportation airfare rules that require airlines to include all taxes and mandatory fees in the fare price quoted. Fares will look higher, although that\’s only …Spirit nixes new US airfare rules as hiding gov\’t taxesSun-Sentinel (blog)Spirit Airlines Warns Consumers of USDOT\’s New Mandate to HIDE Taxes in AirfaresMarketWatch (press release)Q&A: What You Need to Know About New Airfare Advertising RulesSmarterTravel.com (blog)msnbc.com -KPHO Phoenix -The Consumerist (blog)all 120 news articles »

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:58:29 GMT
Spirit Airlines Says Posting Full Is Government’s Way Of Hiding Taxes
In recent years, the Dept. of Transportation has been cracking down on airlines, especially discount carriers, for advertising that don’t actually represent what consumers will end up paying. With the latest round of rule changes having just …

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Airfare Expert: How taxes and fees make ‘cheap’ Europe flights expensive - USA TODAY (blog)

January 24th, 2012 Bargain to Europe ending soon
A short window for bargain flights to Europe is about to close. Late winter and early spring airfare sales generally wrap up in early February, for travel through March. Some samples: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offers its Pack&Go fares for flights to …

might appear higher as new rules kick in
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla — FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Starting Thursday, forget about finding a $9 airfare. That’s the beginning of new U.S. Department of Transportation airfare rules that require airlines include all taxes and mandatory fees in the …

Best Airfares 1/30/12
It\’s been a bumpy year for airfares. If you\’re thinking about taking a trip, maybe you\’ve seen some offers that sound great. Martha Koloski explains why you need to look at those deals carefully.

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:54:53 -0800
Advertised airfares soon will reflect what you pay
Starting Jan. 26, travelers shopping for air travel will no longer have to read the fine print to find out what their plane tickets truly cost. Instead, the first price posted will now include all taxes and mandatory fees.

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:24:12 -0800

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The End Of Bait-And-Switch Airfares? - Forbes

January 24th, 2012 The End Of Bait-And-Switch Airfares? - Forbes
The End Of Bait-And-Switch Airfares?ForbesYou reserve an airfare costing, say, $455 (like the round trip I took last year from LA to Pittsburgh), but when you go to ticket it 10 minutes later, the fare has suddenly spiked (mine to $498). Airfares are notoriously volatile, but that\’s not what …

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:18:14 GMT
SUPER BOWL: Are Already Soaring Out Of Control To See Giants-Patriots In Indianapolis
After a busy Sunday we now know that there?s going to be a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. Fans from the Northeast?and the rest of the country?are already submitting vacation request paperwork as they roll …

Best airfares found six weeks before flight
Shopping for airfares? Lowest prices found are six weeks before flight.

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:20:08 -0800

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Lowest found 6 weeks before flight, study says

January 23rd, 2012 The End Of Bait-And-Switch Airfares?
How many times has this happened to you?

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Lowest airfares found six weeks before flight, study says - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesLowest airfares found six weeks before flight, study saysLos Angeles TimesPassengers can get the lowest airfares if they buy six weeks before their flight, according to a study by Airlines Reporting Corp., an Arlington, Va., company that handles ticketing transactions between the nation\’s airlines and travel agents. …and more »

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:58:12 GMT
Lowest found six weeks before flight, study says
Even when buying airline tickets, timing is everything. Passengers can get the lowest if they buy six weeks before their flight, according to a study by Airlines Reporting Corp., an Arlington, Va., company that handles ticketing …

Travellers Can Now Book Flights Online with G Adventures
Toronto, Canada, January 22, 2012 –(PR.com)– G Adventures, the world?s adventure travel leader, announces the launch of a new online booking engine allowing North American travellers to package international with adventure tours online for the …

Lowest airfares found six weeks before flight, study says
An Airlines Reporting Corp. study finds that passengers pay the lowest price, nearly 6% below the overall average fare, if they buy six weeks before their flight. Even when buying airline tickets, timing is everything.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:19:53 -0800

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Buy ticket six weeks before flight for best airfare, study says - Los Angeles Times

January 22nd, 2012 How to find senior airfare discounts
Do airlines still provide discounts to seniors on their ? My husband and I are retired and like to travel and are wondering which airlines offer the best discounts to budget-conscious seniors. While senior airfare discounts are not nearly as common …

SRINAGAR TO DELHI Rs 18,200
Srinagar, Jan 21: from Srinagar to Delhi shot up to Rs 18200 on Saturday, an increase of about four thousand five hundred rupees as compared to Friday?s highest rate of Rs 13881. At Srinagar Airport, tickets at airline counters were …

Buy ticket six weeks before flight for best airfare, study says - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesBuy ticket six weeks before flight for best airfare, study saysLos Angeles TimesBy Hugo Martin Passengers can get the lowest airfares if they buy six weeks before their flight, according to a study by the Airlines Reporting Corp., an Arlington, Va., company that handles ticketing transactions between the nation\’s airlines and …

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:01:55 GMT
On the Spot: Will Costa refund airfares for future cruises? - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesOn the Spot: Will Costa refund airfares for future cruises?Los Angeles TimesThe issue for passengers on upcoming cruises is this: If they bought an air-sea package ? that is, their cruise fare and airfare together ? from Costa, they might have some recourse. But if they booked their airfare separately and now must cancel …

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:02:23 GMT

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