Two and a half years ago the Dallas, Tex. carrier decided to defy industry convention and handle bags and ticket changes for free.

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The DOT says these fees and charges include checked, carry-on, oversized or overweight bags, meals, on-board entertainment, Internet access, pillows, blankets, premium coach seating, phone reservations, early boarding, ticket changes or cancellations, unaccompanied minors and pets.

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Your ticket has no changes.

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Frequent fliers may grumble about increased ticket prices, extra baggage fees, schedule changes and discontinued routes.

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Before the Fringe, Goldsmith, who was nominated for a Chortle comedy award last year, said the changes could cause him to lose ticket sales.

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The bill makes changes to existing laws regarding advertising, ticket arrangements and managing extra traffic at the Games.

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For a while, United and Continental were issuing two confirmation numbers for each ticket so either airline's staff could make changes.

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The bill, which has cleared the Commons, makes changes to laws passed in 2006 regarding advertising, ticket arrangements and managing extra traffic at the Games.

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It changes the equation, however, if she thinks she might want to buy a big-ticket item like a house in the not-too-distant future.

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