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Airlines face Capitol Hill

The Associated Press on MSN · 30m

US senators grill officials from 5 airlines over fees for seats and checked bags

A U.S. Senate subcommittee is taking aim at airlines and their growing use of fees for things like early boarding and better seats.

The Points Guy · 4h

Airlines face Capitol Hill grilling over rising add-on fees and ‘bag bounties’

Five major U.S. airlines testified on Capitol Hill on Wednesday over rising ancillary fees paid by passengers.

The New York Times · 3h

‘Junk Fees’ or ‘Unbundling’? Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Costs.

At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, senators framed the tacked-on fees for passenger seats or bags as akin to extortion. Airline executives pushed back, saying they gave customers options.

Frontier Airlines to offer first class seating options

Budget airlines, like Frontier, are adding premium seating options to help relieve financial struggles

These airlines which are typically “no-frills” have had difficulty making money without adding extras. To help increase their revenue, these budget airlines are now following a trend in the industry of adding premium products for an added price.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

US budget carrier Frontier Airlines to offer first-class-style seats

U.S. budget carrier Frontier Airlines said on Tuesday it will offer first-class-style seating to woo passengers willing to spend more. Frontier previously added more seats with extra leg room and business fares targeted at small companies.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Frontier Airlines gets fancier with new first class-style seats

Frontier Airlines will introduce first class style seats in late 2025 and add new perks to its frequent flyer program earlier in the year.

2don MSN

How much Spirit and Frontier workers make cracking down on carry-on bags and selling seat upgrades

The report said Frontier and Spirit's cash incentives may encourage airport agents to charge for carry-on bags that are ...

1don MSN

Frontier Airlines CEO calls out travelers trying to avoid paying for carry-on baggage: ‘These are shoplifters’

Biffle criticized a Senate report objecting to Frontier’s practice of paying gate agents as much as $10 for catching ...

6h

Frontier to introduce first-class seating. Here's what it will look like.

Frontier is adding premium seating tier to its offerings. Here's what it will look like, and when it will be available.

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Senator Blasts Airlines, Saying They See Passengers as ‘Walking Piggy Banks’

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) ripped the five largest airlines for collecting $12.4 billion in seat fees between 2018 and ...

The Points Guy on MSN1d

Frontier Airlines announces first-class seats, companion pass for high-level elite status

Frontier Airlines will add first class-style seats to its aircraft beginning in late 2025. It's also offering a new companion ...

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Travel Tuesday deals are here. Should you book a Spirit Airlines flight for spring break?

Travel Tuesday, the first Tuesday following Thanksgiving, is a day on which shoppers can find deals on travel purchases such ...

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