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Southwest to start charging for Internet access

Southwest Airlines Co. will start charging for Internet access on board four of its planes beginning Wednesday.

 

Struggling airlines launch more 'a la carte' fees at fliers

Many fliers are frustrated when confronted with an ever-expanding array of fees for services that once were included in the price ...

 

Hotels Are Piling On Fees

Eager to boost revenue, many hotels are raising fees and hitting customers with more surcharges that don't show up next to room rates.

 

Online travel agencies drop ticket booking fees

Several major online travel agencies are permanently waiving the $7 to $12 fees they charge to book an airline ticket in an effort ...

 

Credit Card Crackdown Bill Heads to President

Credit Card Crackdown Bill Heads to President

In 361-64 vote, House gives final approval to legislation, ensuring that Obama will be able to sign the bill into law by Memorial Day.

 

Obama Favors Limits on Credit Card Fees

Obama Favors Limits on Credit Card Fees

In his weekly radio address, the president said Americans “have a right to not get ripped off by the sudden rate hikes, unfair penalties and hidden fees that have become all too common to our credit card industry.”.

 

Credit card legislation nearing success

Legislation to rein in credit card practices and eliminate sudden rate hikes and late fees that have entangled millions of American consumers is getting closer to becoming law, bolstered by presidential pressure and the backdrop of economic calamity.

 

Obama attacks credit card 'abuse'

Obama attacks credit card 'abuse'

President Barack Obama tells US credit card firms to scrap unfair interest rates and be fairer to customers.

 

U.S. credit card bill advances on eve of Obama meet

U.S. credit card bill advances on eve of Obama meet

Legislation to curb credit card fees and limit consumer penalties cleared a congressional panel on Wednesday, a day ahead of a meeting between industry executives and President Barack Obama at the White House.

 

Delta to charge international fliers $50 for second checked bag

Delta to charge international fliers $50 for second checked bag

Delta, after a dismal first quarter, announces the fee, expected to bring in more than $100 million annually.

 

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