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Consumer Traveler Today: April 5

04-05-2012

 

Consumer Traveler Today: Two views of fairness — at TSA and with carry-on bags 
 

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Two views of fairness — at TSA and with carry-on bags

Posted: 05 Apr 2012 04:10 AM PDT

The airline industry is getting "fairness" jammed down its throat from both its members and meddling politicians. On one side, Allegiant Air has decided to charge for carry-on bags and defends their decision as fairness, only paying for services passengers use. On the other, Sen. Ben Nelson has introduced a new bill that deems it "unfair" for passengers who pay extra for first class tickets to have a special line at TSA checkpoints.
        

What we’re reading: TSA officer throws cup of hot coffee at pilot, United reservation still has glitches, 747-8 gets FAA airport approval

Posted: 05 Apr 2012 02:00 AM PDT

Transportation Security Officer arrested after throwing cup of hot coffee at pilot, United reservation system still has glitches, Boeing 747-8 gets FAA approval to fly to some airports