Rajio

Panhandler

And as for RyanAir, cheap as hell, yes, unless you pack a 70lb bag thinking "Oh I'll just pay whatever having a heavy bag is; it can't be too much" and then are slammed for 135 euro when your ticket only cost 30 euro.

suckonthat

They're even more bare bones and fee happy than this. But they're very cheap.

br549

Oh, and guess what else; food and drink cost money. Are you proposing that the costs for them just be absorbed into ticket sales so that someone who doesn't drink anything has to effectively pay for some glutton's drinks?

This move does a lot to reduce fares for those who travel light and consume little and makes everyone more directly responsible for their own consumption and usage.

Rajio

I also find it amusing that the editors and consumeristas freaked out a few months ago when United floated the possibility of additional, ala carte fare classes.

cabinaero

Pelagius

Then there's no room, so people have to shove towards the back to find some empty bins, and when there aren't any, swim back to the front against the flow of traffic in the aisles to gate-check the bag after pulling a hissy fit.

formergr

Now, like I said, I don't know what their prices were like before, but they seem pretty good now. And as long as the charges for extra amenities aren't outrageous (and I don't think these are), then I think it's a good deal.

K

KevinQ

"Spirit Airlines announced today it has lowered many fares up to 40% as part of a new approach that empowers customers with the ability to customize their travel experience. For more information on our revolutionary ULCC (Ultra Low Cost Carrier) model click here(http://www.spiritair.com/page.aspx?id=1)"

The way i see it? now my $200 ticket should be $120, I need one bag each way so an extra $10 and I should save $70, prob. just wishful thinking though.

FutureRoadie

What they need to do now is add in a no charge for baggage on the first leg, and a $50 for return.

nweaver

PTWhipplebang

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