Just when I was starting to hope that American’s competitors were going to reject their first checked bag fee ($15), United joined in and then US Air one upped them all. US Air is now going to charge for all beverages and charge frequent flier award fees. Wow! As I predicted back in March when I attended US Airways' media day – this is only the beginning. We, the consumers, are in for a bumpy ride.
Location: Planet Earth, (okay, it's really L.A., but I'm never home)
I used to be afraid to fly (long story). Moved to California from Connecticut at 21-- that's when I conquered my fear. In college I started dating a bona fide princess from Hong Kong. She was accustomed to flying Biz Class. I had ONLY flown coach -- and I had never been overseas. When she invited me home, I couldn't let the opportunity slip by. I (okay, my dad) bought the seat next to her from a consolidator. I picked the right time to have my first out-of-coach experience. WOW! What a difference-- A nice phat seat, some hot towels, a little sorbet to clean the palate, non-stop food, beverages and movies. When I returned to the U.S. I felt like a new man. I started working as a college recruiter. While traveling my 26-state territory on a tight budget, I learned traveling in style on a budget was possible. I started a weekly newsletter and JohnnyJet.com to share my tips. Three months later USAToday made JohnnyJet.com website of the week and now it's my full time job.
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