If Chicago approves O’Hare International Airport’s new runway, its travelers can expect an additional $4.50 charge per airline ticket to fund construction. These so-called passenger facility charges aren’t uncommon, though the Federal Aviation Administration regulates them carefully, says Perkins, of SmarterTravel.com.
Ticket prices have creeped up to pre-9/11 levels again. Book early, on Wednesday nights, and use FareCompare and Farecast to save.