Airlines charge fees to use frequent flier miles
High fuel costs have driven airlines to tack on fees for lots of things travelers take for granted.
You've heard many airlines such as Continental and JetBlue are now charging to check a second bag. You know American Airlines and United Airlines will even charge you $15 to check a first bag!
Here are the latest airline fees due to fuel increases: Delta charges up to $50 to redeem frequent flier miles, for flights booked on or after Aug. 15. That's a $25 charge for domestic flights and $50 for international.
This isn't unheard of --- American charges $10, and US Airways will charge up to $50 for flights booked on or after Aug. 6.
Check out the links to the best guides to airline fees over at What's the Deal?, the Sun's travel blog.
And if you have a bunch of miles you know you'll never use ...
Comments
Between fuel surcharges, baggage fees, take-off and landing fees, and now charging for drinks, the "fare" an airline charges is pretty much good just for the seat. If you want that seat to move you to your destination, you have you to pay extra.
Posted by: Mitch | June 30, 2008 3:17 PM