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Airfares must reveal added costs up front

January 26th, 2012 | by admin | 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.

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