Tenacious
Jun 24, 08, 11:48 am
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
June 24, 2008
It isn't getting any easier to be a traveler.
Average airfare costs increased more than 14% in the past year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and prices rose more steeply for certain destinations. There is likely more pain ahead for budget-minded leisure travelers once airlines reduce their capacity this year.
To add insult to injury, there is the long litany of fees, with some airlines hitting you for any checked bags, and one charging for a bottle of water. (There is some variation among airlines: Southwest Airlines Co. doesn't charge for checked bags.)
Still, there are some deals for travelers -- if you are willing to look hard, stay very flexible and act fast.
http://online.wsj.com/article_print/SB121426884323598721.html
June 24, 2008
It isn't getting any easier to be a traveler.
Average airfare costs increased more than 14% in the past year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and prices rose more steeply for certain destinations. There is likely more pain ahead for budget-minded leisure travelers once airlines reduce their capacity this year.
To add insult to injury, there is the long litany of fees, with some airlines hitting you for any checked bags, and one charging for a bottle of water. (There is some variation among airlines: Southwest Airlines Co. doesn't charge for checked bags.)
Still, there are some deals for travelers -- if you are willing to look hard, stay very flexible and act fast.
http://online.wsj.com/article_print/SB121426884323598721.html