Tough times unfortunately mean tough measures -
Airlines to initiate new fees

AA- "According to company officials, these charges will include a $25 tax on citizens traveling with any other airline, as well as a mandatory $30 surcharge for passengers who decide to just stay home for the holidays"

"Arpey said that non-passengers of AA should expect to pay a small fee when making Greyhound bus resevations, choosing to drive to their final destination, or simply being a citizen fo the US with a valid Social Security number."

In response "United this week unvield a new $99 "spend the weekend quietly reading indoors" offer, while Southwest is introducing a $125 round-trip for those walking to their corner store for some groceries."

JetBlue has deicided not to charge non-passeners not to fly.

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