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Just to play devil's advocate, TSA could also put pressure on airlines to build the cost of the screenings into the price of air travel. Travelers could wind up
by betelnut 14y ago
Just to play devil's advocate, TSA could also put pressure on airlines to build the cost of the screenings into the price of air travel. Travelers could wind up paying for it (beyond taxes).
- jlgreco 14y agoHow would they apply that pressure? I don't see any airline being keen on being the first to raise their prices for pretty much no reason.
- CamperBob2 14y agoEver look at the itemized list of costs on your air ticket? There is a "9/11 Security Fee," and I'm guessing the airlines don't have much input into its amount.
- betelnut 14y agoAirlines have also historically been the beneficiary of government subsidies and patronage, which could be withdrawn. While I agree that they'll be reluctant to raise prices, the damage of being represented as the airline that refused to "contribute to public safety" would be worse.
- seanmcdirmid 14y agoIt's already in the cost of our ticket, one of many surcharges.