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Archive Home > 2009 > November > 03 > Airlines ratchet up holiday surcharges

Airlines ratchet up holiday surcharges

Large carriers tacking on extra fees for peak days

By David Koenig / The Bulletin
November 3, 2009

DALLAS — If you plan to travel around the upcoming holidays, prepare to pay a little more — again.

Most of the largest U.S. airlines have increased a surcharge for travel on the busiest travel days to $20 each way, up from $10.

The surcharges apply to a large number of flights within the U.S. on....

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