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Articles tagged “spirit airlines”

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Despite a slower economy, low-cost carriers in the U.S. are growing

Low-cost carriers have come to represent not so much a wide price variation, but a different way of thinking at the corporate level and goals for fliers that are focused on retention and rewards through more creative means.

Andrea Ahles, Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 12 years ago

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Low-cost U.S. carriers causing a bit of disruption in Latin American flights

Flights to the region are cheaper than ever as competition increases, but there are limitations to the low-cost carriers' reach in the region due to local air restrictions and aircraft that can’t reach certain distances.

Skift | 12 years ago

Low-cost U.S. carriers causing a bit of disruption in Latin American flights

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Infographic: A history of Spirit Airlines, one fee at a time

We've known this all along, now we know it in a giant infographic.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Spirit says baggage fees and planes with no legroom make it the U.S.’s greenest airline

Well, it's right. By cramming in passengers and giving them an incentive not to bring their baggages, as well as having a young fleet of fuel-efficient places Spirit is plenty green -- both in dollars and in eco terms.

Arlene Satchell, Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel | 12 years ago

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Spirit Airlines advertised its fees as government taxes, so now it’s getting sued

Spirit responded to the DOT's 2011 ruling regarding fare disclosure by claiming in advertising that the higher prices were government charges as opposed to fees like tacking on for boarding passes or booking with a credit card.

Hannah Sampson, Miami Herald | 12 years ago

Spirit Airlines advertised its fees as government taxes, so now it’s getting sued

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For once, consumers win: Spirit/Southwest lose challenge to show plane tickets’ real cost

Using first amendment argument to display real costs to consumers? Now that's novel. For once, a consumer victory against airlines. Surprised to see Southwest, one of the most consumer friendly airlines, involved in challenging this ruling.

Skift | 12 years ago

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How Spirit Airlines is becoming the Ryanair of the U.S.

Spirit is expanding rapidly despite its hard-earned reputation for nickel and diming and leaving passenges high and dry when things go wrong.

Skift | 12 years ago