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Consumer Traveler, Airlines take in 2.1 billion from fees gone wild
America’s airlines during the 2nd quarter of this year made $3.09 billion in profits. Not surprisingly, $2.1 billion came from airline fees gone wild. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) figures released noted that, Airlines collected $893 million in bag fees alone and $594 million more from reservation change fees.
Consumer Traveler, International Airlines report 3.9 billion in profits
The result — coming big profits for airlines and big problems for consumers and corporate travelers who are going to have to fork over more of their earnings for air transportation.
ABC News, Nightline: Airline Fees
The report indicates new airline fees add up fast and are often more than the Airline Ticket, $260 the average to check 4 bags.
Peter Greenberg, is America's most recognized, honored and respected front-line travel news journalist.
Airline Profits Soar As Staffing Shrinks & Fees Rise, Peter Greenberg, 09-21-10 ”Revenue from auxiliary fees has U.S. airline profits soaring, but despite the economic upturn the airlines collectively shed 2.3 percent of their workforce over the last year, the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported on Tuesday”.
ARE AIRLINES FEES FAIR? ABC News
Congress considers whether airlines disclose fees adequately.
AIRLINES’ FEE FRENZY, ABC News
Airlines have added more than 100 additional charges for flying.