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Resort fees fall under the category of "nuisance" surcharges because they're usually so insignificant that they're not worth fighting.

Socked with a $450 resort fee — is that fair?

January 22, 2024May 23, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Resort fees fall under the category of “nuisance” surcharges because they’re usually so insignificant that they’re not worth fighting. And travel companies know it, which is one reason they keep piling ’em on.

When it comes to airline fees, there’s no shortage of outrage. The mention of the word “ancillary” or “surcharge” draw hundreds of comments.

Why isn’t anyone mad about car rental fee disclosure?

January 22, 2024November 30, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

When it comes to airline fees, there’s no shortage of outrage. The simple mention of the word “ancillary” or “surcharge” in a story is enough to draw hundreds of comments.

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