In a scathing report, a Senate subcommittee criticized major U.S. airlines for generating $12.4 billion in seating fees between 2018 and 2023, including charges for extra legroom and preferred seats. United Airlines led the pack with $1.3 billion in seating fee revenue last year, surpassing checked bag fees for the first time in recent years. While some carriers have eliminated ticket change fees, they have offset this by charging for premium seats and increasing the number of these seats to boost revenue.
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Greta Thunberg’s flotilla for Gaza catches fire after being ‘hit by drone’
A boat from the Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza, carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg, was reported to have been hit by a drone in Tunisian waters, a claim denied by Tunisia, which stated the explosion originated from the vessel itself. The flotilla, aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza amidst a blockade, stated all onboard were safe and vowed to continue their mission despite the incident. Want More Context? 🔎
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