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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 unflown flight purchase, and is also giving them a $100 future flight credit.” The airline also said it is doing what it can to resolve the strike. “Spirit Airlines is continuing to work with our pilot union to reach a

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. The “Block Airlines’ Gratuitous (BAG) Fees Act” follows last week’s announcement from low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines that it plans to charge travelers up to $45 for carry-on bags to be stored in overhead bins. According to the senators, the legislation

Airline fees continue to mount

April 10, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Checked bags. Carry-on bags. The bathroom? Where do airline fees end?

Airline to begin charging for carry-on bags

April 7, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, which serves the Atlanta area, announced it will charge travelers for their carry-on bags.