An estimated seven million Mexicans struggle to get by on the minimum wage that is among the lowest in Latin America and moved to the center of debate last year after Mexico City's mayor, Miguel Angel Mancera, began pushing for a significant hike.
Allegiant does sell an add-on called TripFlex that waives these fees and allows changes to be made until one hour before departure. American Airlines has a whopping $200 change fee on paid fares (other than full fare refundable tickets) for domestic flights, and up to $450 for international flights. Same day changes are $75 in economy and free for business and first class passengers on paid fares.
Beginning Sept. 3, American Airlines will charge $150 extra fee each way, or $300 for a round-trip flight, for unaccompanied minors between the ages of 5 and 14. The airline previously charged for minors between 5 and 11. See also: Know Before You Go: All the Airline Fees by Carrier.