U.S. airlines ready to battle higher security fee

CHICAGO - "A White House proposal to collect another $1.5 billion in aviation security fees has roiled cash-strapped U.S. airlines, who brand the move unfair taxation at a time they can least afford it.

"The Transportation Security Administration hopes to raise $1.5 billion from the increase. The total borne by airlines and their passengers would increase to $4.1 billion annually and nearly cover costs for 45,000 passenger and bag screeners."
in cnn.com