Problems keep piling up for budget airlines like Spirit Airlines — so get set to pay more

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A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 departs at Los Angeles International Airport en route to Pittsburgh on September 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Spirit Airlines posted a net loss of $192 million in the second quarter.

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Wizz Air and Ryanair, 2 of Europe's biggest airlines, are in a war of words over Wizz's divisive new 'all you can fly' deal

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A white, pink, and blue Airbus A321 takes off from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Sofia.
Wizz Air is one of the airlines working towards a sustainable future

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One of Europe's biggest low-cost airlines is selling a year of unlimited flights for $550 — but it comes with a whole heap of strings attached

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A white, pink, and blue Airbus A321 takes off from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Sofia.
A Wizz Air Airbus A321.

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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'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 and Frontier have size checks stationed at the check-in desk and boarding gates.

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You can soon pay to avoid sharing armrests on this airline

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Frontier Airlines is offering a new seating upgrade.

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