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'Fuel for Purchase' Isn't Such a Stretch

Usually, we leave the heavy-duty airline reporting to wonky airline blogs that know the difference between Y-ups and Q fares. But when customers' rights come under attack we have to let you know. American Airlines will no longer include jet fuel in the price of a ticket.

True, we like choices when it comes to travel, but doesn't this sound a little extreme?

The airlines spokesperson said that once a flight has departed, flight attendants will ask the passengers to chip in for the fuel necessary to reach their final destination.

"If you're on a transcontinental flight, the choice will be the consumer's," she said. "Do you want to go all the way from New York to Los Angeles, or will you settle for Cleveland?"

The hardest part will likely be getting everyone onboard to agree on a destination. Although, these days, convincing people this whole thing's a joke may be hard too.

[Photo: Caribb]

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