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Which is why I have stated that my wording of "deception" was a poor choice in words. I have since taken that statement back and changed it to "unconscionable" business practice.
I did not book the ticket from a brick and mortar travel agency, nor did I use one of the popular internet travel web sites. Instead, I purchased the ticket through American Express Business Travel program "Concur." Nothing ever mentioned these fees. Oh well, I was just really taken by surprise that someone would 1) charge for a carry on bag, and 2) charge $100 at the gate. UN-CON-SCION-ABLE!