Just as you thought airlines have run out of things to impose fees on, some airlines are quietly testing and implementing "targeted" fees on credit card charges.
For example, Lufthansa has started charging a credit card "surcharge fee" on tickets sold in some European cities this past summer. The credit card fee is tucked away among the dizzying array of taxes, fees, security and fuel surcharges. Tickets fare ladders and fare calculations are now so crowded with these fees and taxes to the point that the traveler, their corporation are quite confused.
Now the word is that Lufthansa will start collecting those credit card fees from sales generated anywhere, including the U.S. effective November 2, 2011.
The credit card form of payment has become such an important staple in paying for airline tickets, cruises and other travel services. This should be the opening salvo, which other airlines will surely be eagerly observing, and then likely matching.
www.premieretravel.com
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