Columbus driving highest gas prices statewide

Gasoline prices across Georgia have fallen below the $2 a gallon mark. But a new survey finds Columbus has the highest average price in the state.

AAA said prices at the pumps have tumbled more than a dollar in the past month. The statewide average price for regular-grade gas is $1.96 as of Monday morning. The national average is $2.08.

Augusta has the cheapest metro average for regular at $1.92 a gallon. Columbus had the highest average at $2.05, although several stations in the downtown area dropped to $1.99 over the weekend.

One year ago, Georgia motorists were paying $3.03 for regular fuel, on average.

Oil and gas prices are in a downward spiral because of investors' fears that a global economic slowdown will hurt demand for fuel.

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(AP)

Delta Air Lines adding first bag fee

Delta Air Lines, the world's biggest carrier, says it will impose a $15 fee to check a first bag, becoming the last of the six legacy airlines to impose such a fee.

It also said Wednesday it is cutting certain other fees as it aligns its policies with those of Northwest Airlines, which it acquired last week.

Atlanta-based Delta says that effective immediately, for traffic on or after Dec. 5, customers flying within the U.S. will be charged $15 for the first checked bag and $25 for the second checked bag when traveling domestically, consistent with Northwest's existing policies.

Delta also says it is eliminating SkyMiles and WorldPerks award ticket surcharges, reducing reservation sales direct ticketing charges and eliminating curbside check-in administrative fees.

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(AP)