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US senators blast airline fees
US senators grill officials from 5 airlines over fees for seats and checked bags
Senator Richard Blumenthal said he thinks the federal government should review and perhaps fine the airlines for their use of what he called junk fees.
‘Junk Fees’ or ‘Unbundling’? Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Costs.
At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, senators framed the tacked-on fees for passenger seats or bags as akin to extortion. Airline executives pushed back, saying they gave customers options.
US Senators Are Set to Grill Officials From 5 Airlines Over Fees for Seats and Checked Bags
A U.S. Senate panel is taking aim at airlines and their growing use of fees for things like early boarding and better seats
Frontier Airlines to add 1st-class seating
Budget airlines, like Frontier, are adding premium seating options to help relieve financial struggles
These airlines which are typically “no-frills” have had difficulty making money without adding extras. To help increase their revenue, these budget airlines are now following a trend in the industry of adding premium products for an added price.
Frontier is the latest budget airline to add 'first class' seats to target more premium flyers
The loungers resemble Spirit's "Big Front Seat," which is similar to many mainline carriers' domestic first class but without many of the perks.
Frontier Airlines gets fancier with new first class-style seats
Frontier Airlines will introduce first class style seats in late 2025 and add new perks to its frequent flyer program earlier in the year.
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Travel Tuesday deals are here. Should you book a Spirit Airlines flight for spring break?
Travel Tuesday, the first Tuesday following Thanksgiving, is a day on which shoppers can find deals on travel purchases such ...
TravelPulse on MSN
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United CEO Predicts Spirit Airlines Will Liquidate
Filing for bankruptcy and restructuring may not be enough to save Spirit Airlines. At least that’s the way United Airlines ...
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"Egregious Actions": Spirit Airlines Shareholder Calls Out CEO Who Got $3.8M Bonus Ahead Of Bankruptcy
The disgruntled shareholder accused that Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy was an intentional move to benefit its executives.
Travel + Leisure on MSN
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Spirit Airlines Has 80% Off Flights Right Now for Travel Tuesday
The airline’s sale, which is only valid to book for one day until 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, is available for travel from Dec.
The Points Guy
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Airlines face Capitol Hill grilling over rising add-on fees and ‘bag bounties’
Five major U.S. airlines testified on Capitol Hill on Wednesday over rising ancillary fees paid by passengers.
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Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy. What does that mean for holiday season travelers?
Unease around the bankruptcy petition may have some travelers looking elsewhere for flights ahead of the busy holiday travel ...
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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Dania Beach-based ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing estimated liabilities of ...
Opinion
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Opinion
Editorial: Spirit Airlines needs to stay aloft, bankrupt or not
Spirit Airlines, now in Chapter 11, is a vital part of keeping fares low at Chicago O’Hare and other airports.
Opinion
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Opinion
Opinion | Why frequent fliers should be grateful for Spirit Airlines this Thanksgiving
Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy just before the busiest Thanksgiving for air travel in history. But the loss of Spirit ...
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US senator blasts airlines for viewing passengers as 'walking piggy banks'
The head of a U.S. Senate panel harshly criticized rising airline fees for luggage and seat assignments, saying carriers are ...
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