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Spirit Airlines To Charge As Much As
$100 Dollars For A Carry-On Bag |
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October 2, 2012 - Spirit Airlines' to begin
charging $100 for a carry-on bag brought onto
the aircraft, the air carrier reports it will
help to speed the boarding process, ensured
sufficient overhead space for all carry-on bags,
and it has helped reduce the airline's fuel
consumption rate.
Passengers who purchase their ticket online will
be charged $35, if the purchase is over the
phone the fee will be $40, $50 at the airport
ticket counter and $100 if they get all the way
to the gate before declaring their carry-on.
Spirit reports some customers are still waiting
until they reach the boarding gate to purchase
their carry-on. |
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The carrier states it slows
the boarding process for customers, delays
flights, increases costs for the company, and
ultimately results in higher fares for everyone.
Starting November 6, 2012, customers who wait
until the last minute to purchase their carry-on
at the boarding gate will be charged $100.
The $100 carry-on bag fee is intentionally set
high to deter costly delay-causing gate
activity. Much lower priced options are
available for those who plan ahead and reserve
their bags in advance with prices from as little
as $20 if you are a member of Spirit's $9 Fare
Club.
"Our goal is for no customer ever to pay the
$100 fee," says Spirit's Chief Operating Officer
Tony Lefebvre. "Spirit offers our customers
multiple opportunities to avoid this unnecessary
fee and save money. By planning ahead and paying
for bags before getting to the boarding gate,
our customers are saving time at the airport and
speeding up the boarding process.
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