Stephen Colbert Ponders What More Can Airlines Charge For?

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This clip from The Colbert Report I came across on one of my favorite travel blogs, Upgrade: Travel Better, brings up an interesting point besides being pretty funny. It seems that many of the airlines are in the midst of a feeding frenzy, charging for things like carry-on luggage and going to the toilet. I think most of us would rather see fares go up a bit and include some basic amenities (is carry on luggage a luxury now?)

Iā€™d like to hear your opinion on airline fees ā€“ are they justified additions in a tough economy or simply an underhanded opportunity to increase profits from travelers?

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Leave your thoughts in the comments below in addition to whether or not any of these fees will actually change your travel habits.