Comments on: Want an all-inclusive airline ticket price? Then sign this petition now

By: Alonso (from Los Cabos)

Alonso (from Los Cabos) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:08:52 +0000

This is very frustrating!!! Let’s sign this petition now!!!

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4 New Rules Travelers should know for 2009 - Timeshare Forums — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:26:50 +0000

[...] process" and allow passengers to opt-in for them, according to the EU. Stanley Gyoshev (elliott.org | Want an all-inclusive airline ticket price? Then sign this petition now), a co-founder of the online travel site Lessno.com, was one of the key proponents of the change. [...]

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tripso.com | 4 rules every traveler should know for 2009 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:13:37 +0000

[...] Gyoshev, a co-founder of the online travel site Lessno.com, was one of the key proponents of the change. He says there are two reasons why American air carriers may have no choice but to [...]

By: Kurt Francis

Kurt Francis — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:32:36 +0000

Chris — I went to the website but ended up not signing it. My full personal street address is required, and I just see no need for that, as though I am an American whose official residence is in Texas, where I own property — but not a house (for that I use a family member’s street address) — I live in Thailand. And I’m registered to vote, pay taxes, etc. And I wasn’t willing to use the comment box to explain all that.

My concern is that my relative will start getting junk mail. I can see no valid reason to require a street address — in fact, even an e-mail one is a stretch. and to ask for a telephone number in this context is way over the top.

All that said, I hope the petition succeeds.

By: Jon

Jon — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:03:12 +0000

I am not interested in signing this. With “a la carte” pricing I am free to pay for what I want. I normally do not check luggage, so why should I want to pay for it?

Finding out the “true” price (minus luggage fees, etc. – basically the total cost that every single passenger must pay – including taxes, fuel surcharges, etc.) of a flight is not difficult. Search on any search engine and you get the total price. Search on the airlines’ sites and you get the total price. Not exactly rocket science.

Simply ignoring the airlines’ advertisements (which do not include taxes and fuel fees) is not difficult.

I’d greatly prefer it if costs were broken down even further. I have no problem paying for blankets, pillows, snacks, or anything. If I’m willing to forgo these “luxuries”, then my flight is cheaper. If others want them, they have the choice to pay for them. Doesn’t this work out better for everyone?

I’m sick of this sense of entitlement than everyone has – “oh, you used to give me dinner but now I have to pay $7 for it! you’re evil!” – give me a break. Times change.

Now, when you want to promote laws that prohibit overbooking or prevent airlines from changing your itinerary after it has been booked – THAT I will be the first to sign up for.

By: SHIRLEY JOHNSON

SHIRLEY JOHNSON — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:20:10 +0000

I’ve been buying all airline (knees-to-your-chin coach) tickets via the internet for 14 years. This time (Fall 2009), I have been quoted airfares that were over 3 times what I paid on average in the past. Finally after searching over 6 weeks, I found a fare similar to what I’ve paid in the past for the same travel itinerary. It’s becoming a part-time job to arrange travel prices.

Is anyone checking on the prices of car rentals??? That’s been the most expensive in my travel plans. The best I could find for October coach R/T from RI to Tucson,AZ airfare is $308, though I got quotes as high as $1400. The cheapest car (an ecomony at that) for 33 days is $855. (I usuallly get a compact or midsize.)

By: Shirley Allen

Shirley Allen — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:22:56 +0000

It just takes longer to get to the bottom line with AA and maybe other airlines too. Frustrating!!!

By: Hasina

Hasina — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:42:08 +0000

As a travel agent, I do not publish misleading fares to trick the public. We are treated with just as much, if not more, disdain by airlines as the average person booking their own travel. The airlines have systematically eliminated our commissions and in some cases have even declared that they want to cut us out of the entire process. We are just as captive to airfares a everyone else. Why would I sign this as one of the parties included when I am not receiving benefit?

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:11:53 +0000

@ Jasper … Lessno’s campaign is out. It’s only for Americans, unless we fake a US address.

I agree we should make our opinions heard. It’s just that this campaign is pretty useless to us.

By: Jasper

Jasper — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:06:13 +0000

@ Beth: Neither am I. But that’s not a reason to not make your opinion heard.

By: Patricia Young

Patricia Young — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:56:38 +0000

I too petition for airline price transparency.

By: Linda Frese

Linda Frese — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:00:27 +0000

I have no problem signing this letter. A few months ago, I purchased a ticket on Spirit Air. I knew they charged for checked luggage, and I knew they charged for everything on the plane,even water. But I didn’t know, until AFTER I paid for my ticket, that I would have to pay extra to reserve a seat. It turns out that that fee went into effect the day I purchased my ticket. It was still a very inexpensive ticket, but that’s beside the point. I should have been made aware of this charge before paying.

The airlines are totally out of control. I don’t have high hopes that this will work, but you never know.

By: Carrie C.

Carrie C. — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:23:19 +0000

I had no problem with signing and did.

By: k hannigan

k hannigan — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:37:18 +0000

For myself, airlines are lumped right up there with oil companies, drug companies et al…for wanting all their potential profits and highly salaried execs, but always looking for the way out of proividing true service to their customers. The airlines that persist in offering and delivering good service, which includes full disclosure in ticketing, will be the survivors.

By: Carver Clark Farrow

Carver Clark Farrow — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:04:49 +0000

Count me as one of the travelers who WON”T be signing this petition. . Most US business quote a base price then add taxes on top of that base price. We, the American consumer are not confused by this practice. Why then do we turn stupid when an airline does the same thing.

Is there really anyone left in America who doesn’t know that checked baggage may incur a fee? Or that some airlines include a fuel sucharge.

Just make sure that the disclosure is made clear and obvious before the customer pays for the ticket and I am happy.