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> Why not just merge them into one single fee?

If you had to add "delivery: $5.99" and "process order through FoodApp: $1.99" to your cart would it make more sense? They're services your purchasing. Do you expect the money for the pizza goes to the chef?

> I assume that the rental cost goes to the owner, and the service fee goes to AirBNB.

Why? Hostels.ru negotiates a rate with hotel chains and then charges you as much as they think they can get away with. No reason to think they're related.



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