The carrier, which is operating under bankruptcy protection, currently does not charge passengers for luggage handled through its curbside service.

It recently tested - but then abandoned - a plan to charge passengers for soft drinks on American Eagle, its regional carrier.

"Everyone involved in the race can be charged, the starter, the drivers, passengers," said Inspector Rhoads.

Enter 'ancillary revenues', which basically means airlines charging passengers for anything they can get away with.

Others have begun to charge passengers for checking more than one bag.

Drivers decide what to charge passengers, although Zimride offers suggested charges based on gas costs.

In addition, they received 9 percent of the fees charged passengers for treatment, and free accommodations.

During last week's emergency, some drivers did not charge passengers for rides along the three jitney routes.

Is there anything that airlines won't charge passengers for?

Mr. Woodley charged passengers $150; the dogsled trip cost $750.