FlyersRights.org responded to a recent announcement by Spirit Airlines that it will be charging passengers for the privilege of placing their luggage in the cabin’s overhead storage bins by calling upon Congress to ban such practices permanently. Also, in light of a recent announcement by Irish carrier Ryanair that it will begin charging passengers for in-flight bathroom use, the group also urged Congress to prohibit U.S. carriers from doing likewise.
Spirit Air, according to their announcement, plans to charge $45 each way for the use of overhead luggage bins by passengers. The fee drops to $30 for customers who reserve a spot before arriving at the gate, either online or at the ticket counter. Members of the Spirit Fare Club will have to pay $20. This is in addition to their current policy of charging from $15 to $90 for checked luggage.
Ryanair has begun retrofitting their fleet of airliners to begin charging passengers for using their onboard restroom during flights. Passengers will pay approximately $1.40 each time nature calls while flying. In addition, three of the four restrooms currently on their airplanes will be removed to make space for additional seats. For more information, visit www.FlyersRights.org.
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