Originally Posted by Carolinian

When they quote you a phony fare, this is nothing but dishonest, and the consumer protection agencies should jump down their throats on this fraud upon consumers. Fuel is an essential part of the basic product. Planes won't fly without it. Putting it on a seperate line down with the taxes is not an honest way to run a business. It belongs as part of the fare.

Maybe some class action lawyers would take note. I would not mind the $6.53 check for damages after hefty attorney fees are deducted or the coupon or whatever, just as long as this fraudulent fuel surcharge practice is shot down for good.