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Airlines Collected Record Baggage Fees In 2012

U.S. airlines collected more than $6 billion in baggage and reservation change fees from passengers last year — the highest amount since the fees became common five years ago.

2013/05/14

Spirit Airlines Inc. planes sit on the tarmac of an airport. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Spirit Airlines Bag Fees Max Out At $100

Beginning Nov. 6, customers flying with Spirit Airlines can expect to pay as much as $100 for carry-on bags paid for at the boarding gate.

2012/11/06

Spirit Airlines Opening DFW Airport Crew Base

Spirit Airlines Inc. on Dec. 1 will open a flight attendant and pilot crew base at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport as it expands operations in Texas.

2012/10/10

Airline Kicks Off Service With $30 Fares To Houston

How does a $30 airline ticket to Houston sound? That’s exactly the fare available from Spirit Airlines as the company kicks off its new service from DFW Airport to Houston Intercontinental.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/09/20

Southwest Airlines planes take off from the airline's hub at Dallas Love Field on March 12, 2008 in Dallas, Texas. (credit: Rick Gershon/Getty Images)

Cheapest Airfare May Be On Airline Websites

Some airlines are making travelers work a little bit harder to find a good deal. Carriers are offering more deals to passengers who book flights directly on their websites.

2012/09/12

Spirit Continues Expansion At DFW Airport

Spirit Airlines, which combines cheap fares with more fees than competitors charge, plans to expand again at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport — the hometown airport of American Airlines.

2012/07/03

‘Preferred’ Seating Plan Doesn’t Sit Well With Airline Passengers

Just when you thought airlines had exhausted options for passenger fees—think again. Many airlines are now charging for window and aisle seats—dubbing them ‘preferred’ seating.

2012/05/22

A Spirit Airlines plane sits on the tarmac at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Spirit Airlines To Launch DFW To Denver Flights In May

The no-frills carrier Spirit Airlines Inc. says it plans to start offering daily, nonstop flights from Denver to its four largest bases starting May 3.

2012/02/16