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.
Fares shoot up an average of $111 if you wait to buy a ticket 14 days in advance of a flight, and they jump an average of $174 if you buy a ticket within seven days of departure. For more information, see our story on the Best Times to Buy Airline Tickets.