The airlines have been charging for the following and I won't even mention names, as the prices are all pretty standard. Snacks are $3/4.00 each, Checked bags about $25.00, exit seats about $10.00 and up, blankets about $10.00 . It is also more expensive to purchase a ticket at the airport , rather than on-line. There are also charges if you don't print your boarding pass in advance.
The revenue from checked baggage alone is roughly 2 billion dollars for the last 9 months. That is an amazing figure for something that used to be free.
Now for the latest bull shit to come from the airlines. Starting Aug 1st., Spirit Airlines (a discount airline but aren't they all? ) will be charging $30.00 for each piece of carry on baggage. In other words anything that will not fit under your seat will cost you that.............Management claims it will speed the boarding process and thus cut back on costs for the airline so they will be able to charge lower fares. Don't hold your breath for that.
I really thought that was the end of this little fairytale. Nope, Nope, Nope.......Ryanair Airlines ( a real European discount carrier ) has confirmed this week it will start charging $1.35 for using the lavatory. Is there no limit to air-line gouging?????? If I were on a Ryanair flight I would do one of two things. Either organize a massive pee-in-the-aisle session, or use the lavatory and clog up the toilet with paper to make sure it completely flooded the stupid little excuse they call a Lavatory.
I also know what is next for the airlines. There will be fees charged for the following, although the exact charges have not been decided as yet..............Sitting outside the gate waiting to board , walking down the jetway, talking on your cell phone on the plane, getting out of your seat to stretch your legs, not dressing up to code, asking the flight attendant a question, picking your luggage up from the baggage claim, I can't even think what the cost will be for joining the mile high club????
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