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Justine: So that’s the
plan. We drive to San
Francisco, then to Portland, then to Seattle, and
then to Vancouver.
Howie: What? Why are we driving to Vancouver
instead of flying?
Justine: Haven’t you noticed all of the
fees the airlines are tacking on
these days? First, there were the fuel
surcharges and now, there is a
whole slew of added fees.
Howie: Like what?
Justine: Well, there’s a checked baggage
fee, for one. On some airlines, you have to pay to
check just one bag, and each additional bag is
another fee. If you have oversize or
overweight bags, that’s another fee.
Howie: Okay, I don’t like fees either, but I don’t
think that justifies driving all the way to
Vancouver.
Justine: Well, let me tell you about some of the
other fees. Do you want a snack or a meal on the
flight? You’re going to have to shell out
for those now. Do you want to fly standby?
Yes, it used to be free, but not anymore.
Do you want to make your reservation by
phone instead of on the Internet? That’s another
fee. Do you want a pillow or a blanket for your
long flight? Okay, but that’s another fee!
Howie: Okay, don’t get worked up. I
see what you mean. They really know how to
nickel and dime you. Once we add all of
those fees to the base fare, I guess
flying isn’t such a good deal. But do you really
want us to drive three days to get to Vancouver?
Justine: What’s the problem with driving?
Howie: Oh, I don’t know, maybe it’s the fact that I
only have a week for vacation? As soon as we get
to Vancouver, we’ll have to turn back!
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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