Delta Adds Fuel Fee to Frequent-Flier Tickets
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In the latest fee to hit the airline industry, Delta Air Lines said Friday that it planned to begin charging a fuel surcharge of up to $50 for booking frequent-flier tickets under its awards program. (article 1)
Jet fuel prices have risen 83.6 percent in the last year, according to the International Air Transport Association, the global industry's trade group. (article 1)
By KATE BARRETT June 27, 2008It's looking ugly for travelers at the nation's airports this summer, and supermodel Naomi Campbell isn't the only one who can't contain her frustration. (article 3)
Earlier this month, a woman was arrested on a JetBlue flight on charges of assaulting flight attendants during a cross-country trip. (article 3)
Earlier this week, an ABC News story about an autistic toddler and his mother getting kicked off an airplane brought in more than 1,400 comments from readers, many about the tensions between airline passengers and employees. (article 3)
The explanation from Jeff Robertson, managing director of Delta's SkyMiles Program: " The price of fuel has nearly doubled in the last year, causing considerable financial stress to Delta's business. (article 2)
As a result, Delta is implementing initiatives across all areas of the business to mitigate the extraordinary run up in fuel expense. (article 2)
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- Delta Adds Fuel Fee to Frequent-Flier Tickets (nytimes.com, 06/28/2008, 536 words)
- Delta Air Lines to add fuel surcharge to frequent-flier awards (dallasnews.com, 06/27/2008, 261 words)
- Summer Forecast: Air Travel Hell (ABCNews, 06/27/2008, 922 words)
- ABC News: How the Airlines Are Wasting Fuel (ABCNews, 06/25/2008, 395 words)
- Roll With the Punches (More Are Coming) (nytimes.com, 06/28/2008, 669 words)
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