If someone wants to take advantage of…
If someone wants to take advantage of you, they'll find a way. It doesn't have to be the exact thing that happened to me today, it'll be something else tomorrow. That's why I don't waste time trying to outsmart every trick. Today, I was offered a fare with a $1,300 fee for a checked bag simply because the return flight didn't include baggage. That's the kind of experience that reminds you how expensive it can be to overlook the fine print, and why it's worth dealing with companies that earn your trust instead of exploiting your mistakes.