Nov 8th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Extra fees charged by airlines, the "new normal," are so popular that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has gotten into the game. And, bitching about these fees is equally popular, prompting the European Parliament to sound off like its members are Ryanair passengers with full bladders and no coin for the slot.
At issue is a planned $10 charge for Europeans coming to the United States. ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Europeans complain about U.S. travel fees
Nov 8th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Extra fees charged by airlines, the "new normal," are so popular that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has gotten into the game. And, bitching about these fees is equally popular, prompting the European Parliament to sound off like its members are Ryanair passengers with full bladders and no coin for the slot.
At issue is a planned $10 charge for Europeans coming to the United States. ...EU puts ban on misleading airline advertising
Jul 9th, 2008 at 9:00PM: While I was living in France a few years ago I remember that Ryan Air was in the throngs of becoming all the rage. The novelty of tickets that cost a mere euro was exciting and soon after low cost airlines began popping up all over the place. Unfortunately -- as many travelers will attest too -- an airline ticket rarely costs less than an espresso. Yes, the advertised fare may be low, but once you ...
