It's the end of budget airlines as we know them

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Spirit passengers are getting fed up of the ultra-low-cost airline's extra fees

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Spirit Airlines jetliners on the tarmac at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Spirit Airlines jets at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

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I flew United's basic economy. The fare is restrictive, but I'd book again if the price were right.

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The United Next cabin with a flight attendant in the aisle serving drinks.
The "United Next" cabin on a Boeing 737 Max 8 in full view.

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Airlines got too confident, and now they are paying the price despite record-breaking travel

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American Airlines and Southwest Airlines planed lines at gates at an airport.
Southwest and American have recently announced profit outlook adjustments despite travel booming.

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I've been flying ultra-low-cost airlines for years and have never been charged extra — these are my 4 tips for avoiding fees

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Spirit Airlines bag check
Spirit and Frontier have size checks stationed at the check-in desk and boarding gates.

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I used to regularly fly on ultra-low-cost airlines to save money, but the cheap tickets aren't worth the headache anymore

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Delta A220 cabin with seatback screens.
I prefer basic economy on mainlines because they come with the cabin perks at a cheaper price.

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United CEO says ultra-low-cost airlines like Frontier are 'going out of business' thanks to poor customer service and a 'flawed' business model

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Scott Kirby on stage in front of United logo.
Scott Kirby took a jab at ultra-low-cost carriers during an interview with The Air Show podcast on Monday.

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Delta has the best first class and Southwest has the best economy seats — see JD Power's airline rankings

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The Airbus A321neo.
Delta's domestic first-class seats on board an Airbus A321neo.

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Billionaire investor Carl Icahn takes near-10% stake in JetBlue, echoing his iconic TWA deal

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Carl Icahn.

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Drunk Spirit passenger asked flight attendants to join the 'mile-high club' and then lay on the floor of the plane, complaint says

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Spirit airlines planes sits at the gate at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, on March 8, 2023.
Spirit Airlines planes sit at the gate at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, in an image used for illustration purposes.

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