Small carrier Spirit Airlines is planning to take airline baggage fees one step further. In a move sure to be watched closely by larger carriers, Florida-based regional carrier Spirit Airlines will be charging airline passengers for carry-on luggage. The airline has not announced if they will be offering no credit check payday loans to customers who can’t pay the fees.
Spirit Airlines specializes in no-frills service
Spirit Airlines offers only no-frills service. With a $ 40 yearly membership, some customers can get Spirit airline fares for as little as $ 9 each way. Average Spirit airline fares range from $ 50 to $ 150 each way. Spirit Airlines charges $ 25 for one checked bag, and $ 45 for a second checked bag. Spirit Airlines says they will drop their average fare by $ 40 at the same time they start the charge. The dropped fare may prevent customers from needing payday loans no fax just to pay for their bags.
Spirit Airlines to charge for carry-on bags
Since many major airlines have started charging for checked baggage, many customers are carrying on more luggage. On the first of August, Spirit Airlines will charge for those bags as well. If you are a member of Spirit Airlines, you will be charged $ 20. Non-members that pre-register bags will be charged $ 30. Non-registered bags will cost $ 45 at the gate. Self-service kiosks are also under consideration to replace front desk service. Spirit Airlines will not charge for “personal items” that fit in the space under the seat in front of passengers.
Will major airlines do the same as Spirit Airlines?
Major airline carriers have not yet said if they plan to follow Spirit Airlines with these charges. Southwest and JetBlue have been the only two carriers to not use checked-bag fees. In the third quarter of last year, checked baggage fees brought in $ 700 million to airlines. Average ticket prices dropped by 14% in that same period of time.
Sources:
Market Watch (See: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/spirit-airlines-to-charge-for-carry-on-bags-2010-04-06)
Chron (See: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/6946265.html)
