Cash-strapped airlines have seen worldwide revenue generated by the charges jump by 38 percent since 2009
Great place, less billing - Anchorage Daily News
Politics |
Joe Miller may have signed up for some of Alaska’s reduced licensing fees for low-income families after moving to Anchorage despite having a high-paying job
Scandals aren't cheap - AP
Politics |
Embattled Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel has spent over $111,000 on legal bills in the past 2 months
Senate approves higher gov’t mortgage fees - AP
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The new law would not affect current mortgage holders
Airlines made $7.8 billion from fees last year
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The biggest chunk of these fees come from checked baggage. The first baggage fees were implemented in 2008 when oil prices soared to a record high $147 per barrel
Federal Reserve issues new rules ... on gift cards - AP
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The Federal Reserve issued new rules on Tuesday to protect Americans from getting stung by unexpected fees or restrictions on gift cards. Gift cards have grown in popularity — with more than 95 percent of Americans having received or purchased them, the Fed said
US Airways matches recent baggage fee increases
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US Airways said on Friday it will charge $25 each way for the first bag, and $35 for a second bag. The increase takes effect for tickets purchased Monday for travel beginning Feb. 1. Travelers who pay in advance online will get a discount of $2 for the first bag fee and $3 for the second.
