Archives: April 2010

United Gets Its Way in Airline Merger Talks

Posted by: Justin Bachman on April 22

Why do I feel as if I've just watched a not-so-masterful theater performance? US Airways announced Thursday it was ending merger/sale talks with United, just days after United and Continental...

A Carry-on Bag Fee Tax Won't Fly

Posted by: Justin Bachman on April 16

One of the dumber developments in the airline world took form this week as several U.S. Senators exercised themselves into indignation about Spirit Airlines' new carry-on baggage fee. To say...

Spirit, Ryanair Stoke Fee Fury, but Will They Matter to You?

Posted by: Justin Bachman on April 08

The announcement that Spirit Airlines will charge as much as $45 for a carry-on bag provoked a torrent of reaction. Spirit described its change as “the next phase of unbundling”...