Spirit Airlines to Charge for Carry-On Bags
As if you needed another reason to pack lightly: Spirit Airlines has announced that on August 1 it will begin charging for carry-on baggage stowed in the overhead space. With fares as low as a penny, the small airline has become known for it’s bargain-basement prices, often achieved by adding additional fees (such as surcharges for fuel and for booking online).
While bags stowed under the seat will still be free, bags that are placed in overhead bins will cost $45 (at the gate) or $35 (when purchased ahead of time). The idea is to make the boarding process quicker and to offer services on an à la carte basis, so that passengers who choose to pack light can still travel on the cheap.
For more information, check out the Spirit press release and the Associated Press article, which has run in a number of publications. Also, comment below and let us know: Is it worth the super cheap ticket price to pack lightly and stow your luggage under the seat?
Image: PhillipC/Flickr – Creative Commons License
—Victor Maze, art director
