THE WINDS OF CHANGE Free no more

Airlines have been forced to start charging for services once provided for free, and to cut costs wherever possible to make up for the decline of passengers in the past year. Some of the changes include:
Cutting the number of flights offered daily. US Airways announced it was cutting out 300 flights, including a nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Fort Myers, Fla. Other airlines are expected to adjust their schedules in the coming months.
Charging for paper tickets. Those who prefer to have that piece of paper in their hand may find themselves paying more for that "luxury." Once issued for free, companies such as American Airlines are now charging as much as $20 for the paper ticket, while e-tickets are free.
Charging for extra, oversized or overweight luggage. Delta Airlines charges $40 for each piece checked after the first two, and American Airlines charges $80 for the first three additional pieces.
Not refunding ticket prices. Most airlines are now requiring passengers to forfeit the cost of their ticket if they miss a flight, and many are charging as much as $100 for changes made to the itinerary before departure.
Charging in the air. Meals, snacks or drinks used to be included in the price of the ticket, but now airlines are looking to increase revenues by charging for those cans of soda and bags of chips.