It's The Real Thing - US Airways To Charge $2 For Soft Drinks
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Last Updated: June 13, 2008
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Have a Coke and a smile. Just remember to bring 2 bucks with you, if you plan
on flying on US Airways.
US Airways in August will become the first major airline to charge domestic
coach passengers for soft drinks, juices, coffee and bottled water as part of a
shift to what it calls a "pay-for-what-you-use" business model. The $2
beverage charge is the latest in a wave of new charges airlines have been
imposing to help pay for record fuel costs.
Free nonalcoholic beverages have been one of the last freebies handed out by
domestic airlines, which already charge for alcoholic beverages and - except for
Continental - for meals and even snacks on domestic flights.
Among other new or higher charges US Airways is imposing:
• A $2 increase in the cost of alcoholic beverages, to $7
• $15 for a first checked bag, making it the third major U.S. airline to start
charging for a single piece of stowed luggage. It already charges $25 for a
second checked bag
• Fees of $25 to $50 for booking frequent-flier award tickets after Aug. 6
• A $25 service fee for domestic tickets and a $35 service fee for
international tickets purchased by phone, up from $15
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