Spirit, Other Top Airlines Drop As Travel Fears Trump Falling Fuel Costs - Investor's Business Daily

Spirit, Other Top Airlines Drop As Travel Fears Trump Falling Fuel Costs Investor's Business Daily Until recently, airlines had been booming as rising consumer confidence led to increased air travel. They were even able in some cases to raise prices to offset rising oil prices. Spirit Airlines (SAVE), a no-frills carrier that has enjoyed strong ... and more »

The latest outrage-inducing airline fee: $25 for a window seat? - The Week Magazine

New Zealand Herald

The latest outrage-inducing airline fee: $25 for a window seat? The Week Magazine Be prepared to open your wallet Spirit Airlines charges passengers extra to reserve any seat in advance, not just window or aisle seats. Photo: Robert Llewellyn/Corbis SEE ALL 25 PHOTOS Everyone knows airplanes' middle seats are the worst. Forced to fly solo, even on family vacations?Brownsville Herald Forced to fly solo, even on family holidaysNew Zealand Herald Airlines to charge premium for aisle, window seatsBryan College Station Eagle all 415 news articles »

Domestic giant Southwest sticks nose into international air - USA TODAY

USA TODAY

Domestic giant Southwest sticks nose into international air USA TODAY Spirit, Frontier and Allegiant are considered the truer low-cost carriers, industry watchers say. And in some markets, airlines such as American or US Airways have been found to offer a better price, says Henry Harteveldt, an airline and travel ... and more »

Uh-Oh! Fee-Crazed Airlines Are the Most Profitable - TIME

TIME

Uh-Oh! Fee-Crazed Airlines Are the Most Profitable TIME The hope among fee-fatigued travelers was that consumers wouldn't stand for getting nickel-and-dimed by the airlines. The thinking went that once passengers wised up and stopped flying with carriers such as Spirit Airlines, which charge for things like ... and more »

Spirit Air Secures $100 Per Passenger for Extras - Wall Street Journal

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Spirit Air Secures $100 Per Passenger for Extras Wall Street Journal By DOUG CAMERON Passengers using Spirit Airlines Inc. for a return flight spent an average of more than $100 on extras such as checked bags and boarding passes during the first quarter, in what the US low-cost specialist claimed was an industry first. Spirit Air to charge up to $100 for carry-on bagsCNN Spirit Airlines to charge $100 for carry-on bagsNew York Daily News Spirit Airlines offers no discount for military, unlike most US carriersFox News The Star-Ledger - NJ.com -Detroit Free Press -Fox Business all 557 news articles »