JetBlue TrueBlue has just added carrier imposed surcharges for travel on United. This applies to TrueBlue customers looking to redeem miles on United international flights, not domestic flights - but the surcharges aren't exactly small.
"Transportation costs are a big factor there. Every company that is involved and has logistics and they have to pay for gas, either they have to absorb this cost, or they will charge the third party that will provide this service. I'm not surprised this is happening, because at some point, Amazon will say we cannot absorb all this cost."
Last month, New York City's strengthened delivery worker protection laws finally took effect. After years of organizing and advocacy, delivery workers are now guaranteed a minimum pay rate of $21.44 an hour and the opportunity to earn tips before customers checkout. These are fair, common-sense updates designed to honor the dignity of grueling work and protect the tens of thousands of delivery drivers who make our city run.