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Everyday major U.S. airlines compare millions of airfares being
offered by their competitors including low cost carriers such as Southwest
Airlines, Jet Blue, Air Tran Airway, Virgin America, Frontier and Spirit
Airlines.
In many cases, the major airlines match the low airfares to
remain competitive. What was unfair was that Spirit Airlines, which has more
fees on top of more fees than any other U.S. airlines, wanted more fees. Now
most major airlines, except for Southwest Airlines, charge up to $35 for phone
reservations on top of the prices of the airline ticket. (Click here, to see our
chart on reservations by phone.)
However, to offer can airfare and then to say the only way you
can buy it is to add a hidden $10 roundtrip fee on top of that is very
misleading. That's exactly what Spirit Airlines was doing. Tease with cheap
airfare and before you buy it you're told it's really going to cost you $10
more. The called it a "Web Convenience Fee." Give us a break.
Spirit Airlines also will not allow you to get seat assignments
on your flights 24 hours or longer in advance without paying a $5 fee for a
reserved middle seat, $10 for a window seat, and $15 for an isle seat. That's
per flight segment! So if you make a change in plans, you will pay for both
flights. Spirit Airlines also has the most expensive soda-pop on the plane at a
cost of $3 per soda. US Airways charges 2 bucks. They also have a $15 fee for
the first checked bag if prepaid online or $25 if paid at the airport. $25 for
the second bag.
On Thursday, July 22, 2008, Spirit Airlines suspended the online
booking fee.
Flyer Beware: Before buying your next airline ticket, you may
want to check out our charts on the following new airline fees.
Airline
Baggage Fee Chart
Airline
Fees For Phone Reservations, Priority Seating, Food And Drinks
Airline
Fees For Ticket Changes, Kids Flying Solo And Pets Flying In Cabin
Northwest
Joins Delta Airlines and US Airways In Adding Surcharge To Redeem Frequent Flyer
Mileage
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