A deposition is one of several devices used in the discovery phase of litigation. It consists of one or more attorneys questioning a witness, under oath, with a stenographer who records the testimony. A judge is not present.
As of publication United, Delta and American Airlines charge $125 for flights in the United States and most international flights in North America; Spirit Airlines charges $100 for domestic flights; Southwest requires payment of $75 for each in-cabin pet; and AirTran's pet fee is $69.
The average cost for a domestic flight is up 4.5 percent from a year ago, to $399.48, based on data from Travelocity.com. An international ticket is about 2.3 percent more expensive than a year ago, at $991.82.