Choose Your Own Airline Price

Some have said, there's no going back, that we'll never return to the days of an all-inclusive fee. Probably true, for the cheap fares, but a representative for American says all-inclusive fares will likely be available for premium customers. In other words, those who want it all and are willing to pay for it will get it, with a single price tag.

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The rest of us will have to content ourselves with voting for what we want, electing our specific amenities. So, get used to it. After all, it is an election year. It is also, according to the Chinese calendar, the year of the rat. Make of that what you will.

Well, I have to run: I have a flight to book. In other words: I'm off to the polls.

This work is the opinion of the columnist and in no way reflects the opinion of ABC News.

Rick Seaney is one of the country's leading experts on airfare, giving interviews and analysis to news organizations, including ABC News, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, The Associated Press and Bloomberg. His Web site FareCompare.com offers consumers free, new-generation software, combined with expert insider tips to find the best airline ticket deal.