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New rules for disclosure of airline fees are a partial victory for travelers

January 29th, 2012 Here?s why look more expensive today
After nine rounds of incremental airfare hikes in the last year, you might look at ticket prices on an airline?s website this week and think that it?s whacking you with an increase of $30, $40 or $50. Fortunately, you would be wrong.

Domestic airfares from Vancouver down only nine per cent since 2000 - Vancouver Sun
Domestic airfares from Vancouver down only nine per cent since 2000Vancouver SunTravellers frustrated by Vancouver airport\’s recently announced $5 increase to its airport improvement fee can take some comfort in the fact that average domestic airfares from the city have come down over the last 10 years.and more »

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:25:04 GMT
Travel Notes: Best airfares found 6 weeks before flight
Even when buying airline tickets, timing is everything. 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 travel agents.

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:18:27 -0800
Travel briefs: Best airfares found 6 weeks before trip
Even when buying airline tickets, timing is everything. 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 travel agents.

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0800

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Domestic airfares from Vancouver down only nine per cent since 2000

January 28th, 2012 Domestic from Vancouver down only nine per cent since 2000
Travellers frustrated by Vancouver airport’s recently announced $5 increase to its airport improvement fee can take some comfort in the fact that average domestic from the city have come down over the last 10 years. Travellers …

U.S. continue to rise with demand
LOS ANGELES - 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 in the United States rose to $361, a 6 …

?Teaser airfares? start vanishing
Published airfares appeared to jump by hundreds of dollars for some flights as airlines and online ticket sellers began complying Thursday with new federal rules requiring them to include taxes and fees in advertised fares.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:01:00 -0800
Domestic airfares from Vancouver down only nine per cent since 2000
Travellers frustrated by Vancouver airport\’s recently announced $5 increase to its airport improvement fee can take some comfort in the fact that average domestic airfares from the city have come down over the last 10 years.

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:27:04 -0800

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Airfares to soar as AAI wants charges hiked - Times of India

January 28th, 2012 Vancouver airfares to domestic destinations decline nine per cent since 2000 - Vancouver Sun
Vancouver airfares to domestic destinations decline nine per cent since 2000Vancouver SunTravellers frustrated by Vancouver airport\’s recently announced $5-increase to its airport improvement fee can take some comfort in the fact that average domestic airfares from the city have come down over the last 10 years.and more »

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:30:53 GMT
Cincinnati and Huntsville overtake Memphis for highest average
Cincinnati had the nation?s highest in the three months ending Sept. 30, while previous quarter leader Memphis fell to third highest. Average fares declined $3.76 to $472.46 for roundtrips from Memphis, the U.S. Bureau of …

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Is there any private charter flights from athens to santorini for 12 people?

January 27th, 2012

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Airfares to soar as AAI wants charges hiked

January 27th, 2012 Airfares to soar as AAI wants charges hiked
Flying is likely to become costlier as the Airports Authority of India is planning to demand that landing and parking charges for airlines be \’at least\’ doubled.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:43:12 -0800
to soar as AAI wants charges hiked
Flying is likely to become costlier as the Airports Authority of India is planning to demand that landing and parking charges for airlines be ‘at least’ doubled. NEW DELHI: Flying is likely to become costlier this year as the Airports Authority …

‘Teaser airfares’ start vanishing - U-T San Diego
Los Angeles Times\’Teaser airfares\’ start vanishingU-T San DiegoBy Mary Jane Credeur ? BLOOMBERG NEWS Published airfares appeared to jump by hundreds of dollars for some flights as airlines and online ticket sellers began complying Thursday with new federal rules requiring them to include taxes and fees in …What the New Airfare Rules Mean for YouU.S. News & World Report (blog)New rule on advertised airfares begins — and Spirit isn\’t happyLos Angeles TimesFAQ: How new airfare advertising rules affect youUSA TODAY (blog)33 KDAF-TV -Baltimore Sun -International Business Timesall 238 news articles »

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:15:36 GMT

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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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