Going Somewhere?

Flying has gone from bad to worse. Not even a snack on many flights now.  Maybe a soft drink or a glass of water. Tickets have gone up and the experts say they will continue to cost more and more. And the airlines are finding all kinds of neat little ways to tack extra charges onto your ticket, including $25 for each piece of baggage beyond the one allowed.

The fun has pretty much gone out of flying, hasn’t it?

Summer Flying: Fewer Passengers, But More Crowded Planes

Fewer Americans are expected to fly this summer, but don’t expect more empty seats as carriers park planes to help offset surging fuel costs.The trade group for the nation’s largest airlines on Tuesday forecast [...]