*thanks for the feedback. i figured there had to be catches.
*
On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 6:36 PM, Rprosdc <rprosdc@gmail.com> wrote:
> Spirit maybe a better airline on the west coast then it is in the east but
> as of earlier this week they charge for each and every item , service and
> amenity imaginable.
>
> The airline claims that its pricing structure is customer friendly as not
> everybody has a carry on bag or luggage or the need for a comfortable seat,
> etcetera.
>
> These items and more must, of course, be purchased and increase the price
> of the ticket that is advertised, as being very low, but these costs add
> up very quickly and steeply. Passengers are enouraged to prepay all such
> charges as each of them costs significantly more at the airport. Too bad if
> you prepay for two bags and show up with only one...no refunds. Spirit is
> also totally unforgiving if you are unable to board the exact flight for
> which you have previously paid. No refunds, no credits, no extenuating
> circumstances.
>
> Spirit president Ben Baldanza made himself eternally famous by hitting the
> "reply all" button while instructing an employee to write a "get lost"
> letter to unhappy customers after describing the customer in ribald
> terms. The customers shared the snarky letter with the press.
>
> His recent exploits included overcharging returning military for carrying
> their duffels. Want more? Google it ... Lots of things that would be funny
> if they weren't so sad.
> On Aug 29, 2012 5:32 PM, "agonpd" <agonpd@gmail.com> wrote:
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> >
> > having never flown the route before, i'm unfamiliar with which airlines
> > are best bet (price and reliability). spirit's prices are ridiculously
> low.
> > but what's the catch? never on time? no pre-seating? any advice would be
> > appreciated. thanks.
> >
> >
> >
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