The government finally stepped in and banned these predatory baggage and bathroom fees for good. Seeing my frustration validated after years of nickel and diming feels incredible. Thank you for staying with me until we forced them to stop treating passengers like captive ATMs.
Spirit Airlines has instituted a "Carry on Baggage" fee of up to $45.00 per bag. Ryanair/Aerlingus are implementing pay toilets. Congress should prohibit these "surcharges" for the following reasons: It's unrealistic to warehouse passengers inside sealed aircraft and not provide a public toilet. Not everyone has a credit card and those who don't will be forced to "hold it". Carryon baggage are necessary for folks medications and valuables and anything not covered by the airlines Contract of carriage. We believe Spirit Airlines has gone too far. It's time for the Governmnet to prohibit these surcharges.
The airlines have discovered a loophole. "Surcharges" such as baggage fees and other surcharges aren't taxed the same way as a base fare. What this means to the passengers is that the Aviation Trust Fund is not being funded as it would be if the airlines simply increased their fares to cover all of the unbundled costs. What does this mean to you? The Aviation Trust fund covers the modernization of the ATC system, airport improvements etc. Instead the airlines are making pure profit without participating in the future of air travel.
Watching the signature count climb toward one thousand reminds me of the panic I felt when I realized I might be trapped on a flight without access to the basics. If we hit this milestone before the week ends we can force the committee to finally look at the revenue loopholes these airlines are hiding behind. Please blast this link out to your contacts now so we can hit that target and demand fair treatment for every passenger.
April 13, 2010
Seeing one hundred people recognize how ridiculous these airline fees have become gives me so much hope. My father used to travel for work constantly and he would be horrified to see what flying has turned into today.
Reached 100 supporters
April 12, 2010
6 Comments
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Dave Kumar
16 years ago
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Whatever happened to basic human decency. Spirit is the worst airline ever.
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Sarah Stokes
16 years ago
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My kid has medication in my carry on. I shouldnt have to pay extra just to bring her pills on a plane. Greed is out of control.
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Linda Yamamoto
16 years ago
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STOP THE NICKLE AND DIMING. We already pay enough for the tickets. Enough is enough.
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Brenda Alvarez
16 years ago
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Its not safe for people to hold it for hours because they dont have a credit card. Government needs to step in now.
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Mike Reeves
16 years ago
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Ridiculous to charge for a bathroom. Pretty soon they will charge to breathe the air on the plane.
K
Kevin Diallo
16 years ago
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I flew spirit once and never again. Charging for a carry on is just a scam to hide the real cost of the flight.
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The government finally stepped in and banned these predatory baggage and bathroom fees for good. Seeing my frustration validated after years of nickel and diming feels incredible. Thank you for staying with me until we forced them to stop treating passengers like captive ATMs.
Spirit Airlines has instituted a "Carry on Baggage" fee of up to $45.00 per bag. Ryanair/Aerlingus are implementing pay toilets. Congress should prohibit these "surcharges" for the following reasons: It's unrealistic to warehouse passengers inside sealed aircraft and not provide a public toilet. Not everyone has a credit card and those who don't will be forced to "hold it". Carryon baggage are necessary for folks medications and valuables and anything not covered by the airlines Contract of carriage. We believe Spirit Airlines has gone too far. It's time for the Governmnet to prohibit these surcharges.
The airlines have discovered a loophole. "Surcharges" such as baggage fees and other surcharges aren't taxed the same way as a base fare. What this means to the passengers is that the Aviation Trust Fund is not being funded as it would be if the airlines simply increased their fares to cover all of the unbundled costs. What does this mean to you? The Aviation Trust fund covers the modernization of the ATC system, airport improvements etc. Instead the airlines are making pure profit without participating in the future of air travel.
Watching the signature count climb toward one thousand reminds me of the panic I felt when I realized I might be trapped on a flight without access to the basics. If we hit this milestone before the week ends we can force the committee to finally look at the revenue loopholes these airlines are hiding behind. Please blast this link out to your contacts now so we can hit that target and demand fair treatment for every passenger.
April 13, 2010
Seeing one hundred people recognize how ridiculous these airline fees have become gives me so much hope. My father used to travel for work constantly and he would be horrified to see what flying has turned into today.
Reached 100 supporters
April 12, 2010
6 Comments
D
Dave Kumar
16 years ago
Featured
Whatever happened to basic human decency. Spirit is the worst airline ever.
S
Sarah Stokes
16 years ago
Featured
My kid has medication in my carry on. I shouldnt have to pay extra just to bring her pills on a plane. Greed is out of control.
L
Linda Yamamoto
16 years ago
Featured
STOP THE NICKLE AND DIMING. We already pay enough for the tickets. Enough is enough.
B
Brenda Alvarez
16 years ago
Featured
Its not safe for people to hold it for hours because they dont have a credit card. Government needs to step in now.
M
Mike Reeves
16 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous to charge for a bathroom. Pretty soon they will charge to breathe the air on the plane.
K
Kevin Diallo
16 years ago
Featured
I flew spirit once and never again. Charging for a carry on is just a scam to hide the real cost of the flight.
Whatever happened to basic human decency. Spirit is the worst airline ever.