What is a bicycle in a bag to airlines?

This story struck me as interesting when Air Canada imposed a bicycle fee on a special folding bicycle that folded down to the specifications defined in the airline’s contract of carriage. Is a bicycle that folds down to the size of a suitcase to be considered a...

Airline fuel surcharges on their way back

After seeing the price of oil drop dramatically earlier this year to less than $35 a barrel, the price has been creeping back up to the $70-a-barrel range. With the increase in oil, jet fuel prices rise and we passengers will see higher fuel surcharges. Daily jet fuel...

Eating out — what are your expectations?

Eating at a restaurant should be a positive experience. But is it? After all, it’s the time when someone else shops, cooks, serves you what (you think) you’ve ordered and takes away the dishes and glasses to a mysterious place. Best of all, you’re...