Letters: Airlines have to list the total fare, but hotels’ add-on charges remain surprising

Airlines are now required to list the total fare, including taxes and fees, although baggage charges are variable.

Hotels, it seems, march to a different drummer. The room rate is given, which in the end doesn’t mean much (no clue as to what the bottom line will be). Some of the add-ons: parking fees, resort fees, fee for holding your baggage because your room is not ready. Also, you’ll be tipping everyone you come in contact with.

I will request no resort fees because I do not use the pool and towel, lounge chairs, spa, gym or golf facilities.

There is no end to the “gimme.”

Bettie Roman

West Hills

I christen thee...

I don’t think David Tulanian (Letters, “McNoFunfaces,” May 22) need worry about the British naming their new polar exploration ship the Sir David Attenborough.

It is only fitting to honor Sir David, a man who has spent his life studying and reporting on the natural world.

In the common culture, the ship will always be known as Boaty McBoatface.

C. D. Clark

Los Feliz

More car tips

I wanted to thank Catharine Hamm for her story “9 Tips for Renting a Car” (May 22).

It made me think about my own experiences and advice I have given people and inspired me to write a new article, “8 Ways to Save on Car Rentals.”

Among my tips: When you’re booking a car, vary the pickup and dropoff times to see if you can achieve savings. Also, you may not need a car for a full day, so consider a service such as Zipcar (www.zipcar.com) that rents by the hour. There is a small fee to join.

You can see I have some additional advice to give. Thanks again!

Stephen Henson

Rancho Santa Margarita