He introduced ticket prices that couldn’t be beat, but asked fliers to pay extra for nearly everything, including water, ...

Frontier and Spirit are two of the most popular ultra-low-cost carriers, but which is the better airline, and which offers ...

Ben Baldanza, who worked four decades in the US airline industry and helped create the ultra-low-cost model as former chief ...

Introduction to Airline Baggage Fees Baggage fees ... the first checked bag costs $35 and $45 for a second bag. Carry-on bags and a personal item are free on most routes, including for Basic ...

Ben Baldanza, the former CEO of Spirit Airlines, died on Tuesday following a battle with ALS. He was 62 years old.

Spirit Airlines is celebrating two decades of soaring between the Dominican Republic and the United States this November with ...

Spirit Airlines takes a novel approach to baggage policy, charging distinct prices for carry-on luggage, checked bags, and even larger personal goods. Fees vary based on the route, booking type ...

Former Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza, 62, died Nov. 5, former Wall Street Journal travel columnist Scott McCartney confirmed on his podcast, which he had co-hosted with Baldanza. Baldanza, who was ...

Spirit Airlines is once again making major changes to its network. This time, the Dania Beach, Florida-based carrier is ...

A raccoon crashed through an open ceiling above a Spirit Airlines customer service counter, sending people running and ...

In the first two decades of the 21st century, low-cost airlines in the United States began to rise to prominence, capturing ...

Not to mention the fact that backpack wearers are almost never singled out at the gate to check their luggage. As backpack reviewer Geoff Grisdale of One Bag Travels explains, a carry-on backpack ...