A deposition is one of several devices used in the discovery phase of litigation. It consists of one or more attorneys questioning a witness, under oath, with a stenographer who records the testimony. A judge is not present.
As of publication United, Delta and American Airlines charge $125 for flights in the United States and most international flights in North America; Spirit Airlines charges $100 for domestic flights; Southwest requires payment of $75 for each in-cabin pet; and AirTran's pet fee is $69.
The days of cheap airline tickets are long behind us. The average roundtrip domestic ticket reached $509.15 for the first half of this year, according to a recent study conducted by the Associated Press.