Funny how extra fees are quick to go up but slow to come back down again!! Grumblings, asking airlines if they anticipate reducing or eliminating fuel surcharges have begun, especially on international flights. Beginning on February 1, 2015, JAL's fuel fees will be based on the actual cost of oil and will fluctuate with oil prices. Here's hoping other international airlines will follow their lead!
Cuba Travel Is On Everyone's Bucket List
With the recent announcement of improving international relations between the US and the Cuban government, the clamor for travel to Cuba is building. With the anticipated removal of travel restrictions and the introduction of credit card use on the island, travel to Cuba is expected to balloon. Look for cruise ships to be the first to offer new tours to Cub. Many cruise lines have been planning for this eventuality for years and have itineraries and facilities already in place and are just waiting for the go-ahead to begin visiting Cuba in 2015.
But, it's not all good news....
Marriott and Hilton Hotels have each announced that they will no longer allow same-day room cancellations. Each of these hotel companies will now require that a room be canceled by midnight on the day previous to your arrival, unless the property has a longer cancellation policy in place. Anyone cancelling on the day of arrival will be charged a one night fee. So be certain to check your hotel's cancellation policy carefully before completing your reservation!
Alaska Airlines is streamlining the baggage tag process with Self-Tag Express. Alaska Airlines is allowing passengers to print their luggage tag at home or at special self-tag express kiosks at the airport. Passengers can tag their bag at home during the online check-in process and then just drop the luggage at the designated bag drop area and go.
With Oil Prices Coming Way Down, One Airline Is Leading The Way To Reduce Fuel Surcharges