In a nutshell the answer is fuel surcharges and more governments involved! Let’s look at two examples: Dulles to Los Angeles roundtrip Sep 15-21: Base fare $342.32 Security Fee $5.00 U.S. Tax $25.68 Passenger Facility Charges $9.00 Federal Segment Fees $7.80 Total $389.80 (taxes/fees added about 12%) Dulles to London …
Bay bridge shutdown from August 28th through the Labor Day weekend. Bridge is scheduled to re-open before the morning commute on Tuesday (Sept 3rd), after the new eastern span is connected to the existing toll plaza. Round-the-clock train service, bike shuttles, bus services and extra ferry service made available to …
11 September 2013, marks the 40th anniversary of Pinochet’s military coup in Chile. Public demonstrations related to the anniversary sometimes turn violent. Public transport is a regular target of these protests. Visitors should be especially vigilant.