I can go off on my rant again about how much happier I would be if I never had to deal with the airlines again, but you've heard it all before. A first in the industry was announced yesterday by discount airline, Spirit Air. Charges if you want to put carry on bags in the overhead compartment!
"Spirit Airlines said it will begin charging for carry-on bags stowed in overhead bins next summer. At the same time, Spirit is introducing what it is calling PENNY PLUS fares and reducing its checked bag fees exclusively for its $9 Fare Club members. The airline reduced its lowest fare by over $40 each way on average with this move. Members of Spirit’s $9 Fare Club now pay as low as a penny plus fuel, taxes and fees for their reservation.
There will be more than a million “PENNY PLUS” fare seats, according to Barry Biffle, Spirit’s chief marketing officer. Spirit describes the lower fares and new fees as a way to give customers the option of paying only for the services they want and use rather than subsidizing the choices of others. Besides charging for carry-on bags stowed in overhead bins (under the seat in front remains free) Spirit also will charge those wishing to be boarded first on the airplane.
Members of Spirit’s $9 Fare Club who pre-reserve their carry-on bag in advance online receive a $10 discount compared to non-members and pay only $20 for their carry-on. In addition, checked bag fees for $9 Fare Club members have been reduced to $15 for domestic flights and $20 for international flights, both a $10 savings compared to non-members. The baggage discounts will be available for purchase by July 1, 2010, for travel August 1, 2010 and beyond.
The new carry-on bag fee is effective for reservations purchased after April 5, for travel starting August 1 and beyond, and will be available for purchase on or before July 1. The fee applies to carry-on luggage to be placed in overhead bins and includes priority boarding in Zone 1. Personal items that fit under the seat are free."
What's next----- charges to use the bathroom on board?
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