Comments on: Fuel surcharges in a time of declining oil prices: Senators getting testy http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/10/20/fuel-surcharges-in-a-time-of-declining-oil-prices-senators-getting-testy/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:54 -0700 hourly 1 By: Adam http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/10/20/fuel-surcharges-in-a-time-of-declining-oil-prices-senators-getting-testy/#comment-24908 Adam Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:38:47 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/10/20/fuel-surcharges-in-a-time-of-declining-oil-prices-senators-getting-testy/#comment-24908 I also sympathize with the airlines, but they made their bed. They implemented these surcharges and cited one one factor in doing so -- the rising cost of fuel. So, it only makes sense that the declining price of fuel would cause the surcharges to decline or disappear. Airlines are for the most part run by reactionary idiots with no vision for the future. So, my sympathy is extremely limited. I also sympathize with the airlines, but they made their bed. They implemented these surcharges and cited one one factor in doing so — the rising cost of fuel. So, it only makes sense that the declining price of fuel would cause the surcharges to decline or disappear. Airlines are for the most part run by reactionary idiots with no vision for the future. So, my sympathy is extremely limited.

]]> By: Travel Savvy Jane http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/10/20/fuel-surcharges-in-a-time-of-declining-oil-prices-senators-getting-testy/#comment-24904 Travel Savvy Jane Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:47:28 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/10/20/fuel-surcharges-in-a-time-of-declining-oil-prices-senators-getting-testy/#comment-24904 I agree. And actually I sympathize with the airlines somewhat. It's basic economics. There is just more demand at this time of year for air travel so prices will rise. They need to make money like any businesses. However 100% behind you about the transparent fees. God, that winds me up. Love the site. Thanks. Jane I agree. And actually I sympathize with the airlines somewhat. It’s basic economics. There is just more demand at this time of year for air travel so prices will rise. They need to make money like any businesses. However 100% behind you about the transparent fees. God, that winds me up.

Love the site. Thanks.

Jane

]]>