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US senators blast airline fees

The Boston Globe · 2h

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.

The New York Times · 3h

‘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.

U.S. News & World Report · 10h

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.

Business Insider on MSN · 1d

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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 MSN6h

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 ...

1don MSN

"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 MSN1d

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.

15don MSN

What does the Spirit Airlines bankruptcy mean for airfares? Experts weigh in.

The disparity in size between the low-priced airlines and the top firms underscores a fissure in the industry separating ...

The Points Guy4h

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 Bankruptcy: What It Means for Your Upcoming Flights

The company has reassured passengers that its Chapter 11 bankruptcy will not affect their bookings and that staff will still ...

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Spirit Airlines' struggle to navigate post-pandemic trends lands it in bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines was expected to be one of the big travel industry winners after the pandemic. But the no-frills pioneer never ...

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