Baggage Fee Hike Saves Fare Increase, Spirit Tells Customers

Spirit is using an increase in checked bag fees as a way to pass off fuel cost increases without raising fares. The carrier is doubling its checked bag fee to $10 per piece if pre-reserved on its Web site and $20 if requested at the airport. Spirit said the new baggage policy “gives passengers the...

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