Ontario travel firms must show all costs in their advertising, whether it’s package trips or separate airline and accommodation bookings. Try maintaining a travel budget when hidden fees and added charges dog you from the moment you book a trip until you get back home. Travel firms must also be upfront about travel counselling service fees and receipts must show their business name, contact numbers, a Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) registration number, and available travel and health insurance coverage options. Here’s where to ask what you’re paying for when planning a trip:Reservations/booking: They may not charge a booking fee online but some airlines and travel firms charge $10 or more for booking over the phone. Airplane fees: Fuel, security and airport surcharges are usually rolled into the ticket price and some online travel firms list them.

Source: thestar April 14, 2017 03:33 UTC