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Date of birth November 22,1949
Zodiac sign Sagittarius
Born Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Height 208 (cm)
Music groups The Czars
Official site johngrantpaulbarnett.com
Education University of London
GenresIndie
Electronic Rock
Synthpop
New Wave
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InstrumentsVocals; Piano; Synthesizer
Associ actThe Czars; Midlake
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Upcoming events Göta Lejon
Books The Green Marketing Manifesto
Directory of Possibilities
The Encyclopedia of Fantasy
Eclipse of the Kai
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Paul le Page Barnett, known by the pen name of John Grant, was a Scottish writer and editor of science fiction, fantasy, and non-fiction.

Airlines could face crackdown on hidden fees

May 16,2022 3:55 am

By Noor NanjiBusiness reporter, Bbc News

Airlines could face a crackdown on hidden fees, as part of a new government plan to improve transparency for people shopping online.

A will look at ways to clamp down on firms that add necessary charges at checkout, bumping up The Final price.

It Comes as new government research suggests The Practice is " widespread" across a range of industries.

In total, this costs consumers £1. 6bn a year, the research said.

The consultation, which is being launched by The Department for Business and Trade on Monday, will last for Six Weeks .

Airlines now offer a plethora of extras at the booking stage, from speedy boarding and checking cabin bags to seat selection, which often come at a price.

The government said so-called " drip pricing" - where The Price paid at checkout is higher than originally advertised due to extra, but necessary, fees - occurs in products ranging from Ticket fares to food deliveries.

Almost three-quarters of transport providers, including air and rail, include hidden fees in their products, the research showed.

The Practice also occurs in 54% of providers in the entertainment industry and 56% of hospitality firms.

Fake reviews and confusing labels are also being targeted in separate new consultations launched on Monday.

Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake said the new proposals would ensure people have " the clearest and most accurate information upfront" before making a purchase.

" From the shelves of supermarkets to digital trolleys, modern-day shopping provides a great wealth of choice. But fake reviews and hidden fees can make those choices increasingly confusing and leaves customers unsure about what product is right for them.

" We'll be listening to industry to ensure these new regulations work for businesses too and don't generate unnecessary burdens, while at the same time providing a crucial safety net for consumers and their cash. "

As well as extra charges when you book, there may also be unexpected charges at The Airport if you don't follow a carrier's terms and Conditions .

. Ruth and Peter Jaffe from Ealing went viral after Ryanair charged them £110 to check in and print their tickets at The Airport after they had mistakenly downloaded their return tickets.

So-called " ancillary" services have become a major part of airlines' business Models , - up from $40bn in 2013.

Airlines argue that by " unbundling" extras such as food and drink or cabin baggage from The Ticket price, travellers get more choice and cheaper fares overall.

Tips for avoiding costly extras

Articles sharing tips on avoiding costly extras are now common online.

One strategy is wearing additional layers of clothes to avoid an extra baggage fee, with One Woman from the Philippines claiming to have in 2019.

John Grant , senior analyst at OAG, an aviation data firm, advises travellers to buy all their extras in one go, upfront, to minimise additional costs.

" Buy for what you expect to use when you buy your Ticket - buy the bundle rather than Keep Going back as that is more expensive. "

Which? advises travellers to take hand luggage only, if they can, as it will often Work Out cheaper, and to measure the size of their cabin bag to avoid unexpected fees at The Airport .

It also says travellers should make The Most of their hand luggage; swapping bulky items Like books and electric toothbrushes for e-readers and handheld brushes; and planning your holiday wardrobe carefully so you don't take unnecessary clothing.

Finally, travellers should consider booking directly with the airline, Which? suggests, as they won't jack up The Price of extras Like .

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