Spirit Airlines Gets in the Recession Spirit!

Spirit Airlines is a low-cost airliner that is known for keeping prices low and innovating the market. However, decreased travelling due to the recession has caused Spirit Airlines to go in search of another source of revenue. They found it in…carry ons.

Spirit Airlines Inc., the low-cost carrier based in Miramar, Fla., announced Tuesday that it would charge passengers as much as $45 for each piece of carry-on luggage.

The move is a departure from other airlines that have added or increased fees to check luggage into the cargo bay. Most airlines have added such fees in the last two years to help make up for declining demand.

Adding more fees is no way for a low-cost air carrier to get ahead in the market–but I understand this move. My suggestion would be to cut down on spending, cut the fat out of the operation, before even considering a fee on carry ons.