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Fees undermine fliers' ability to compare fares

December 26, 2012

For many passengers, air travel is only about finding the cheapest fare. But as airlines offer a proliferating list of add-on services, from early boarding to premium seating and baggage fees, the ability to comparison-shop for the lowest total fare is eroding.Global distribution systems that supply flight and fare data to travel agents and online ticketing services like Orbitz and Expedia,...

Source: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20121226/business/121229946/
 
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