Time to start whining about travel woes again?
Just yesterday I vowed to quit whining about travel-related irritations — glad I put in the “at least momentarily” caveat. I didn’t even make it 24 hours, thanks to Spirit Airline’s announcement today that it plans to start charging $20 to $45 for carryon luggage that has to go in the overhead bin (they already charge for checked luggage).
I loved this comment to the article: “Can’t wait for the next great idea to come from the airlines - bundling services.
‘Save five dollars by buying airfare, one checked bag, one overhead bag and a ticket to go to the bathroom at one great low price.’” Oh wait, isn’t that what a ticket used to buy you, along with some semblance of a meal? Sigh.
OK, back to the no-whine zone.
Update: I just read this interview with Spirit’s CEO about the carry-on luggage fee. Nice to know that “The basis for this new fee was founded in improved customer service.”
