Tag Archives: fees

Southwest’s Early Bird Check In Fee vs Employee Satisfaction

Posted on September 7, 2010 by

Recently someone asked me about the impact of Southwest’s Early Bird Check In Fee on corporate travel programs.  “Is there an industry standard regarding reimbursing employees the $20 (roundtrip) charge for early bird seating on Southwest that you are aware of? … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Industry | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fees, Fees & More Fees

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

With all the fees the airlines charge for that so called “Low” airfare, it was a matter of time before skits like this starting coming up.  These days there are fees for just about anything and its not over yet.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Industry | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Airline Rules – What Rules?

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

Recently I was on the phone with United Airlines in regards to a reservation that was made using miles.  The reservation that was made was from Albany to Chicago, roundtrip.   When the reservation was made, the flight from ALB to … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Industry | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fees, Fees and More Fees

Posted on June 15, 2010 by

So we all know about the airlines charging fees right?   Baggage Fees.  InFlight Internet Fees.  Change Fees.  Pillow Fees.  Meal Fees.  The list goes on and on.  With the airlines increasing their ancillary fees 42% from 2008 to 2009 with … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Industry | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

A New Category in Ancillary Fees – Bonus Miles

Posted on May 27, 2010 by

Today American Airlines announced a new program called “Aadvantage Mileage Multiplier”.   Here is how it works: As an AAdvantage member, you will be given the option to purchase extra miles in conjunction with your trip when you check in for … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Industry | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment