Future of air fares: More 'special' charges on the way

Future of air fares: More 'special' charges on the way
Don't complain so quickly, optional surcharges -- from checked bags to extra legroom to bottled water -- could soon be the global norm
By Jordan Rane

There was US$ 1.8 billion in baggage fees alone during the first two quarters of 2012 -- and there's more where that came from.

Jordan Rane writes regularly for CNN Travel and The Los Angeles Times. A Lowell Thomas Award recipient from the Society of American Travel Writers, his work on travel and the outdoors has spanned six continents and appeared in over 50 publications. He lives in Los Angeles.

Jordan Rane

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