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Travel fees are out of control. Here's what to do about them - USA Today
Travel surcharges are so annoying. And they're just getting worse.
At least that's the assessment of Jayne Hanlin, a retired elementary school teacher from St. Louis. Late last summer, the hotel chain informed her that it would start applying a new $20 "destination fee" to each night of her stay. The mandatory fee covers "premium" Wi-Fi, phone calls, and two bottles of water in her room – items that should be included.
"This is ridiculous," says Hanlin.
Travel surcharges are so annoying. And they're just getting worse.
At least that's the assessment of Jayne Hanlin, a retired elementary school teacher from St. Louis. Late last summer, the hotel chain informed her that it would start applying a new $20 "destination fee" to each night of her stay. The mandatory fee covers "premium" Wi-Fi, phone calls, and two bottles of water in her room – items that should be included.
"This is ridiculous," says Hanlin.