BBB Advises Travelers on New Fees as Airlines Contend with Rising Fuel Costs
Jet fuel prices have risen 83.6 percent in the last year, according to the International Air Transport Association, and almost every airline has found an opportunity to pass this cost on to consumers through a wide variety of fees or charges for what used to be free features and services. Clearly, future travelers are in for a few changes at the airport – including new or increased fees – and BBB is offering a heads-up on what travelers can expect when flying under these new conditions.
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President's Column: Hard Work and Real Data Prove BBB Valuable
Summer greetings from your team at the BBB.

While we might think of summertime as the season to take it easy, it has been nothing close to a slowdown at the BBB. I am proud of our team and happy to report some good news to all of our affiliated businesses, those 3,200 Accredited Businesses that have joined our BBB.
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Scam Alert: BBB Warns Drivers to Be Wary of Gas-Saving Gadgets and Additives
Over the past decade, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has tested more than 100 gas-saving devices and hasn’t identified any that significantly improve gas mileage. Energy and Environmental Analysis Inc., a technical consulting firm in Washington, D.C., estimates that 99 percent of the aftermarket products do not really change fuel economy. The EPA notes that the majority of “gas saving” products are harmless to vehicles, but testing has found that some products can cause substantial increases in exhaust emissions, thereby increasing the chances of actual engine damage.
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Top Companies and Former FTC Executive Honored at BBB International Torch Awards: BBB recognizes outstanding ethical practices
A Fortune 500 company, an Internet giant, an innovative retailer, a financial services firm and a former federal official were all honored recently at the BBB International Torch Awards ceremony at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The Torch Awards are given by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to recognize businesses and executives exhibiting integrity in the marketplace and exemplary dedication to advancing trust between businesses and consumers.
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