Why is air travel so miserable?
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The High Costs of Air Travel: Fees, Pricing Strategies, and Emergency Surge Pricing
This chapter explores the evolution of air travel costs beyond ticket prices, delving into the additional fees imposed on passengers and the shift to market-driven pricing. It discusses surge pricing during emergencies, such as hurricanes, and the challenges it poses for affordability. The narrative also touches on the necessity of viewing air travel as essential infrastructure and the need for regulatory changes to ensure fair pricing and sustainable airline operations.
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