Face to face contact is crucial even in the modern business world of the 21st century. A popular way to fulfill this requirement is through air travel. As of late this has been made difficult as Landing Fees have increased exponentially. The consumer bares the brunt the increase because it is very easy for airlines to include such mentioned fees into the ticket that they sell to the unassuming customer. Most recently, two of the busiest airports in the world, London Heathrow and Gatwick, have had plans approved to raise landing fees over the next 5 years. This is not only detrimental to residents within Europe, but residents of other continents too as a majority of flights to European countries go through those two airports. Why should ticket prices be affected as a result of these increases? As a consumer and frequent flyer, I look at this and feel that I am not only paying for the service, but the “rent and utilities” of the airlines that offer these services. The frightening thing is there is nothing that can be done. After all time is money. How else are we supposed to get from country to country so quickly?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2442414/Passengers-face-fare-increases-Heathrow-Gatwick-allowed-landing-fees.html

It is no surprise that debt within Europe has reached an all time high. At first glance, we see the obvious and expected causes of this monumental deficit. Real-estate bubbles, high risk lending, and disturbed international trade balance … the list goes on. What very few individuals are unaware of, is the “unlikely contributor”. Professional Football (soccer) teams are estimated to have a combined debt of around three and a half billion dollars, and that’s just within England. The Spanish league is not too far behind with a total of eight hundred seventy five million and their situation is outlined in detail herehttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/mar/21/eu-debt-spain-football-clubs . Being a football fanatic, this is something that doesn’t come to mind right away, however the fact that these clubs are able to borrow so much money is quite alarming. Government officials are starting to raise the red flags in this situation. Public entities like hospitals and other companies, along with taxes such as the VAT are being raised in an effort to produce short term income success. With that fact right there, another ethical question is posed to the citizens and governing bodies within Europe. When does financial well being outweigh the love and passion for the game so many grow up on ?