Airline Fees Get Worse
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The new airline fee I dislike the most
http://current.newsweek.com/budgettravel/2009/09/the_new_airline_fee_i_hate_the.html
As we noted on Friday, British Airways will soon let you call to reserve the exact seat you want within economy class for a fee of roughly $33.
That sounds fine at first glance. Who doesn't like choice? Instead of waiting until the last minute, you can now lock in your seat choice up to nearly a year in advance. British Airways argues that this is a helpful new service that gives it an edge over other airlines, which make you wait until 24 hours before departure to assign your seat.
But there's a catch: Passengers who prefer to skip the fee will have to wait until 24 hours in advance of departure before they can select their seats online.
If most of the seats are assigned by then, you may not be able to sit next to your travel companion or children on the flight. (Note an exception: If you're traveling with infants, then B.A. lets you choose your seat without paying the fee.)
What do you think?
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15 years
Hey - we might charge a fee for reserving the exact bed! :D
I like it! 2€ for a guaranteed top bunk, 3€ for a bottom bunk, and 5€ to pick the exact bed. For just 1€ more you can even choose the color of your sheets: white or slightly stained.
15 years
All right.
Let´s put beds online for 1 cent.
Every reservation confirmation will come with 10 pages small print.
short version:
1.
2€ for a guaranteed top bunk, 3€ for a bottom bunk, and 5€ to pick the exact bed.
2.
Cancellation protection € 1 on Hostelworld.
3.
Bedbug insurance € 1.99
4.
Check-in fee € 2.56. Check in after 10 pm € 4.33. VIP Express check-in (separate line) € 6.83.
5.
Bed sheets € 3 extra. For just 1€ more you can even choose the color of your sheets: white or slightly stained.
6.
2.36 € for every piece of luggage. Locker surcharge € 4.55.
7.
Cold shower (3 minutes) € 2.17. Warm shower € 4.93.
8.
Use of toilet € 1 (each time). Toilet paper: in the vending machine in the lobby. Standard and premium toilet paper available.
9.
Rent for room key € 5.28 per night.
10.
Supplement for room with window € 2.33.
11.
Heating surcharge € 2.76.
12.
Check-out fee € 2.35.
13.
Cleaning surcharge € 3.58.
14.
Local visitor tax € 1,37 per night
15.
19 % VAT on everything.
Did I forget something?
15 years
All right.
Let´s put beds online for 1 cent.
Every reservation confirmation will come with 10 pages small print.
short version:
1.
2€ for a guaranteed top bunk, 3€ for a bottom bunk, and 5€ to pick the exact bed.2.
Cancellation protection € 1 on Hostelworld.3.
Bedbug insurance € 1.994.
Check-in fee € 2.56. Check in after 10 pm € 4.33. VIP Express check-in (separate line) € 6.83.5.
Bed sheets € 3 extra. For just 1€ more you can even choose the color of your sheets: white or slightly stained.6.
2.36 € for every piece of luggage. Locker surcharge € 4.55.7.
Cold shower (3 minutes) € 2.17. Warm shower € 4.93.8.
Use of toilet € 1 (each time). Toilet paper: in the vending machine in the lobby. Standard and premium toilet paper available.9.
Rent for room key € 5.28 per night.10.
Supplement for room with window € 2.33.11.
Heating surcharge € 2.76.12.
Check-out fee € 2.35.13.
Cleaning surcharge € 3.58.14.
Local visitor tax € 1,37 per night15.
19 % VAT on everything.Did I forget something?
Pure gold!
I'm going to email that to my boss. With due credit of course.
15 years
Airlines getting more ridiculous:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a6tf32NTJq1A
15 years
Did I forget something?
Bravo, the best money machine ever! ;) I just did a quick calculation, guaranteed 29EUR per night but in my case I'd have to pay 61EUR for a night! :D
BTW, I'd charge 2EUR for every question. I'm pretty sure it would bring some extra revenue... :cool:
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