"If you have other ways to earn money, it makes more sense to do that and pay a higher fare.
You can change your reservation for a $15 charge, although you may have to upgrade to a higher fare.
Obviously, the best is buying a higher fare ticket and opting for the few miserable inches of extra legroom you get in premium economy sections.
Mrs. Ogintz said many passengers had become so frustrated that they would be willing to pay a higher fare to avoid the fees.
Mayor Lindsay appealed to the industry and the union to spare the public a strike while the City Council considered his recommendations for a higher fare.
Mr. Daus said that having two fare rates to provide an incentive for the owners to buy the cabs, and to show the riding public that they're getting more for a higher fare, was an interesting idea.
American, Continental, United and US Airways have all adopted a similar $50 "same-day confirmed" option, essentially eliminating free standby travel — unless you're an elite frequent flier or paid a higher fare.
If, by coincidence, you already hold a ticket at a higher fare for travel within the limits defined by a "sale," don't expect a refund unless seats are available within the sale allotment.
Also in the protective bubble, according to Hobica: passengers who fly first- or business-class, pay a higher fare and demonstrate their loyalty to the airline as a member of a frequent-flier program.
So, if an airline can see that you live in a fancy neighbourhood and regularly fly business-class, it may offer you a higher fare than it would someone whom it believes is more price-sensitive.
