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Spirit is known for advertising $9 fares, then charging additional fees, including for checked and carry-on bags, advance seat assignments and online bookings.
The bill comes after Allegiant Air and Spirit began charging for advance seating assignments and after several carriers, including American and Delta, increased the percentage of coach seats offered at a premium fare.
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We paid for advance seat assignments and for three checked bags (another way Allegiant keeps fares low is by charging fees for each and every option), which added roughly $300 to our total.
Spirit has built its business around advertising $9 fares, then charging additional fees for checked and carry-on bags, advance seat assignments and now a "passenger usage fee" of up to $17 each way for tickets booked online.
Ms Stellin illuminated exactly why Spirit, at least, is so peeved:Spirit has built its business around advertising $9 fares, then charging additional fees for checked and carry-on bags, advance seat assignments and now a "passenger usage fee" of up to $17 each way for tickets booked online.
It wants all fees -- for bags, carry-on, advance seat assignments -- clearly displayed online when consumers are buying tickets and at other points of sale.
