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Join me on a journey across the broad spectrum of interesting travel topics. We’ll discuss destinations domestic and abroad, some familiar and some off the beaten path. We take a look at suppliers like cruise lines, air carriers and tour operators and find their bargains and special offerings. Got questions? Email thetravelprofessor@gmail.com.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Airline summer surcharges add up

Your summer vacation just got more expensive, as the five largest US airlines introduced "peak air travel surcharges" virtually every day while school is out for much of the country.

The airlines have done this by slapping a surcharge for flying on a so-called “peak travel Day,” according to an analysis published by USA Today.

Surcharges are up to $30 for each one-way domestic fight. These are included in the cost of a ticket, says FareCompare.com, which analyzed airfare data.

Ouch!

Steve Call
"The Travel Professor"

Steve Call gets paid to tell people where to go as the director of the Travel, Tourism and Hotel Management associate degree program at Ohio University-Ironton. Professionally, he's a certified travel consultant and accredited cruise counselor and holds two college degrees. He has visited all the continents with the exception of Australia and Antarctica.

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Thursday, May 27, 2010

Airline summer surcharges add up

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