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EasyJet Gives You an Expensive Reason to Be Loyal

Large European LCC EasyJet--the one that enjoys charging extra for everything--has found another way to take the "low cost" out of "low cost carrier, "although it says it's a new way for customers to save money.

The EasyJet Plus card is a kind of loyalty program that works in conjunction with the Speedy Boarding scheme. Until now, passengers who wanted priority boarding would pay between £2.50 and £7 per flight ($5-$14), or up to £9 ($18) a flight if they also wanted a dedicated check-in counter. With EasyJet Plus, you pay £100 ($200) per year (£125 in the first year) to get Speedy Boarding at no cost. Well, no cost apart from the astronomical charge per year.

You need to fly once every two weeks just to break even. Commentators are suggesting business travelers will benefit the most. Your best bet? Pick an airline that doesn't have so many extra fees.

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