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Old 13th January 2012 | 19:56
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Reading this makes it look likethat the new policy is pretty much like the old policy.
BBC News - Easyjet amends its booking charge

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Previously, Easyjet charged £8 for all bookings made with a debit card, except for those by Visa Electron. The charge for credit cards was £8 plus 2.5% or £4.95, whichever was greater.

Now all bookings will be subject to a £9 administration fee, to end the link to payment options, and be clear at the start of the booking process. The fee will not be affected by the number of passengers on each booking.
Advertising will include the fee, but adverts will often include prices based on the cost per person for a family of four. There will still be an additional charge for credit card users to cover the extra handling costs.
The consumers' association Which?, which initially raised the issue in a supercomplaint to the OFT, said that Easyjet's move was a "step in the right direction".

"Although it is unclear why this charge for administration cannot simply be included in the cost of the flight, at least now people can see upfront what they'll pay in total," a Which? spokesman said.
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