Nov 12th, 2008 · Gas prices are the lowest they've been since February 2007. According to the Department of Energy, prices have fallen more than $1.50 since the middle of September. Many fuel surcharges are now gone — but that doesn't always mean lower prices for airline customers.
Oct 14th, 2008 · Airlines are slashing fuel surcharges by 18 percent on flights from Chicago and other U.S. cities to Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid and Zurich. It's the first rollback after a string of extra fees this year.
Aug 22nd, 2008 · Fuel prices and airline woes are putting college sports teams in a headlock. Teams face extra surcharges for baggage and bankrupt airlines have schools scrambling for group rates on charter flights. Peter O'Dowd reports from Wyoming Public Radio.
Jun 25th, 2008 · Banks are increasingly charging higher fees overdrafting accounts, wiring money or using another bank's ATM. Surcharges have become a steady source of revenue in shaky economy times, but they're also prompting some consumer backlash
May 30th, 2008 · Silverjet, the business class airline, suspended operations today. United Airlines and U.S. Airways have suspended merger talks due to labor concerns. British Airways raised its fuel surcharge for the second time in a month. Marketplace's Amy Scott talks with host Alex Chadwick about turmoil in the airline industry and what it means for consumers.
May 22nd, 2008 · The soaring price of oil is hitting the airline industry. American Airlines announced Wednesday that it would eliminate about 12 percent of its flights by the end of the year and added a $15 surcharge for each checked bag.
Aug 1st, 2007 · British Airways Plc has to shell out $300 million to the USA for involvement in fixing prices of fuel surcharges. The Justice Department levied the fine after British Airways admitted to colluding on how much extra to charge on passenger and cargo flights, to cover fuel costs.
Jul 16th, 2007 · The increasing use of hidden fees and surcharges makes it more difficult to figure out what something actually costs. Hotels offer low rates, but fleece customers for local phone calls and the mini-bar. Banks can charge you for check-writing, ATM use and much more.