Flying on a Budget Airline
Anton: It’s amazing that we were able to get these airline tickets so cheaply.
Federica: It’s great, isn’t it? We can fly to Lawrence City for a fun weekend. Let’s Check in using this Kiosk.
Anton: Hmm, this is asking me to pay $50 to bring a piece of luggage aboard. I didn’t know there were such strict Baggage restrictions.
Federica: I didn’t realize it either.
Anton: And we have to pay another fee To reserve a seat. I didn’t know that the Default was Open seating.
Federica: Me, neither.
Anton: Did you know that we’re not Flying directly to Lawrence City, but making two Stops on the way?
Federica: Oh, no!
Anton: And there are other Hidden fees for what they consider Add-ons, things we would normally get for free on other airlines, like a soda, snack, blanket, and In-flight entertainment?
Federica: No, that’s news to me.
Anton: Here’s the Kicker. We’re not flying into Lawrence City Airport but to a Remote airport 60 miles away. We’ll pay a lot for Ground transportation to our hotel. Should we get a Refund and forget about the trip?
Federica: Sorry, one thing I do know is that there are no refunds or changes allowed.
Anton: I should have known flying on a Budget airline would be like this. It doesn’t seem like such a good deal now, does it?
Federica: No, this airline has turned Nickel-and-diming into an Art form!
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