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Spirit to refund dying veteran’s ticket

May 6, 2012 The Travel Trolley

In a complete 180, Spirit Airlines said it will refund a dying Vietnam veteran’s airfare following threatened boycotts and extensive media coverage.

Feds fine Spirit $50,000 for ads

November 24, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The federal government this week fined low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines $50,000 for what it said was deceptive advertising.

Airlines offering refunds during FAA shutdown

August 3, 2011 The Travel Trolley

To charge or not to charge?

Southwest buying AirTran for $1.4B

September 27, 2010 The Travel Trolley

PRNewsFoto/AirTran Airways ATLANTA – Southwest Airlines said it is buying AirTran Airlines for $1.4 billion. “Both companies have dedicated people with kindred Warrior Spirits, who care about each other, and who care about serving Customers.

Southwest to buy AirTran

September 27, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA — Southwest Airlines said it is buying AirTran Airlines for $1.4 billion. “Both companies have dedicated people with kindred Warrior Spirits, who care about each other, and who care about serving Customers. We will

Legislation targets airline fees

August 3, 2010 The Travel Trolley

New legislation aims to increase transparency of hidden airline fees. U.S. Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., said he introduced the “Airline Baggage Transparency and Accountability Act” in response to passengers’ concerns about hidden fees and mishandled

Feds investigate airline fees

July 17, 2010 Todd DeFeo

The federal government is taking note of the fees that airlines charge for checked bags and other services, and additional regulations of — and federal tax revenue from — these fees could soon follow. “Travelers often experience

Spirit Airlines: Flights resume Friday

June 16, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The airline said it will resume flights on Friday after it reached an agreement with its striking pilots. The airline did not provide additional details about the agreement.

Spirit Airline pilots strike

June 15, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Spirit Airlines has canceled all flights through Thursday because of a pilots strike. Spirit Airlines, which serves Atlanta, said it “is processing future flight credits for customers for the full amount of their

Senators take aim at airline fees

April 15, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Democratic senators have introduced legislation aimed at stopping airlines from charging travelers for carry-on bags by closing what they call a “tax loophole” that allows airlines to avoid paying taxes on fees for non-essential services.