Delta Airlines has joined America and United in tacking a $10
holiday travel surcharge on to tickets purchased for travel on
November 29th, and January 2nd and 3rd. Those dates normally see a
large surge in the number of travelers returning from holiday
visits.
DeCosta Says Federal Passenger Facilities Cap Should Be Raised
To $7.50
Passengers at Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport already
pay the maximum $4.50 per ticket in passenger facility charges, but
airport manager Ben DeCosta is calling on congress to raise that
ceiling to $7.50, with an opportunity for further increases.
Industry analysts expect the European Union to propose that
aviation cut its so-called greenhouse gas emissions back to 90% of
2005 levels over the next decade. The proposal could come at the
climate talks slated for Bangkok. Aviation was not covered by the
Kyoto protocol.
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