Airlines draw UK scrutiny over extra fees
Airlines are coming under UK govt pressure to disclose more information about the hundreds of pounds worth of extra fees that travellers can rack up after they book flights. The UK’s Department for Transport intends to release an aviation policy on the charges, which can cover changing a passenger’s name or reissuing boarding cards, Aviation minister Elizabeth Sugg said. “When passengers book flights, they can sometimes be hit with additional charges over and above the original quoted flight cost,” Sugg said. “Through our aviation strategy, we will explore ways to improve and enhance the information available, so passengers can make well-informed decisions.” The extra fees represented a large chunk of about US$45b in ancillary revenue for 66 airlines in 2016. <br/>
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Airlines draw UK scrutiny over extra fees
Airlines are coming under UK govt pressure to disclose more information about the hundreds of pounds worth of extra fees that travellers can rack up after they book flights. The UK’s Department for Transport intends to release an aviation policy on the charges, which can cover changing a passenger’s name or reissuing boarding cards, Aviation minister Elizabeth Sugg said. “When passengers book flights, they can sometimes be hit with additional charges over and above the original quoted flight cost,” Sugg said. “Through our aviation strategy, we will explore ways to improve and enhance the information available, so passengers can make well-informed decisions.” The extra fees represented a large chunk of about US$45b in ancillary revenue for 66 airlines in 2016. <br/>
