Travelers Hate Change Fees, Not Taxes

A new survey indicates that most air travelers are willing to pay more fees, only if they help improve airports. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, that a survey conducted by the U.S. Travel association, indicates "found that government fees ranked as the least frustrating fee or tax imposed on travelers.The most fustrating fee, according to the survey, was the $200 charge that airlines impose on passengers for changing or canceling flights.

"I was surprised that the government taxes and fees were at the bottom on the list," said Erik Hansen, senior director of domestic policy for the U.S. Travel Association, "But if you think about what it pays for, it's aviation security and infrastructure. You need every single on of those."

Asked what bothers travelers most about taking a commercial flight, 30 percent said delays and 26 percent said airline fees. Near the bottom of the list was taxes, with only 1 percent.

Airlines are strongly opposed to proposals to increase government fees on airlines. Personally, I support an increase in the taxes if they help improve airports. My sediment is shared by a majority of commercial travelers as well. Get on board airlines!

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