Katie Nastro

It really can impact the markets that Spirit operates in.

Even though Spirit is a smaller airline, smaller airlines put pricing pressure on these larger carriers, so they help to keep cheap flights in the market.

I really hope I'm wrong, but I would bet that these fees are here to stay.

They're pretty sticky.

Historically, we have seen bag fees risen every few years.

And it's likely...

that this was in Airlines' playbook all along.

But we have this perfect time frame now to raise fees and have a justification to do so.

It's really a win-win for the airlines and a lose-lose for travelers, especially when, yes, base fares have increased.

Domestic prices for summer, just for example, according to our Going data, up 18%.

International fares up 7.5%.

So unfortunately, this summer specifically is really going to be challenging for that cost-conscious traveler.

It's really a win-win for the airlines and a lose-lose for travelers.

Especially when, yes, base fares have increased.

Domestic prices for summer, just for example, according to our going data, up 18%.

International fares up 7.5%.

So unfortunately, this summer specifically is really going to be challenging for that cost-conscious traveler.

It's really a win-win for the airlines and a lose-lose for travelers, especially when, yes, base fares have increased.

Domestic prices for summer, just for example, according to our Going.com data,

Up 18%, international fares up 7.5%.