9-11 Security fees to double?
May 7, 2002 | 1:54 pm
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9-11 Security fees to double?
I woke up this morning to my clock radio blaring the news. In my half-groggy state, I thought I heard that the Feds were considering doubling the 9/11 security fee from $2.50/segment to $5.00 per segment, and that the announcement could come "as early as today." I have not been able to confirm this from any other news source. I was pretty out of it this morning, but I don't think I would imagine something like this. Has anyone else heard anything about this? Paying $20 in extra fees on top of taxes and PFCs is outrageous. Short haul flyers will be paying something like 40% of their fare in non-fare graft.
May 7, 2002 | 2:06 pm
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Page A6 of the May 7th Washington Post. Here's a link:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...-2002May6.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...-2002May6.html
May 7, 2002 | 2:17 pm
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May 7, 2002 | 2:27 pm
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Send a letter to Congress NOW voicing your displeasure:
http://www.yourcongress.com/quick*****.asp
Sorry, didn't realize that the word would blank out - it's a not so nice word for complaint or a female dog.
And they are wondering why people don't enjoy flying anymore??
[This message has been edited by ldsant (edited 05-07-2002).]
http://www.yourcongress.com/quick*****.asp
Sorry, didn't realize that the word would blank out - it's a not so nice word for complaint or a female dog.
And they are wondering why people don't enjoy flying anymore??
[This message has been edited by ldsant (edited 05-07-2002).]
May 7, 2002 | 2:29 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by robinhood:
Paying $20 in extra fees on top of taxes and PFCs is outrageous. Short haul flyers will be paying something like 40% of their fare in non-fare graft.</font>
Paying $20 in extra fees on top of taxes and PFCs is outrageous. Short haul flyers will be paying something like 40% of their fare in non-fare graft.</font>
May 7, 2002 | 2:58 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by PG:
I agree. What have they been using the taxes and PFCs for during all these years?</font>
I agree. What have they been using the taxes and PFCs for during all these years?</font>
i'm thinking they used 'em to:
A. make the budget look balanced
b. build food courts
other than that, i'm stumped as well.
May 7, 2002 | 3:24 pm
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OK, so how many of you have now contacted/emailed/phoned your congresspeople re: this proposed act? At least DO SOMETHING instead of just posting here. It may make a difference.