Spirit Airlines is raising the fee for carry-on bags to $100 for some travelers, up from $45. Is this a strategy to encourage passengers to check bags, and reduce delays at airport security?
In a first, Spirit Airlines adds fee for carry-on bagsChristine Negroni
Spirit Airlines Size Limits for 2023 Spirit Airlines requires that your carry on suitcase be no larger than 22″ L x 18″ W x 10″ H How big is a carry-on bag for Spirit? Below is a chart that breaks those dimensions down and offers it in centimeters. Carry on Luggage Size Limits ...
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Passengers who don't pay the $30 fee in advance -- either online or at the ticket counter -- will get whacked with a $45 fee at the gate just for bringing their carry-on bag on the plane. Spirit and most other major airlines already charge passengers for each checked bag, bu...
Putting a bag in the overhead bin will soon cost some Spirit Airlines passengers $100, more than they paid for their tickets. The Miramar, Fla., airline currently charges $45 for a carry-on bag. As of Nov. 6, customers who pay the fee at the boarding gate will fork over $100. An...
already charges for all bags that do not fit underneath a seat, says the gate-check fee is intentionally high in order to discourage fliers to wait until the last minute to check and pay for bags. Spirit and Allegiant are the only airlines in the U.S. that charge for carry-on baggage...
Is there a weight limit for a carry-on bag? Most US domestic airlines don’t have weight limits for carry-ons: If you can hoist it into the overhead bin, you’re okay. However, some low-cost carriers and international airlines may have weight limits for carry-on bags ranging from 15...