Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Spirit Airlines Chief Defends Carry-On Baggage Fee


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: April 21, 2010

Filed at 7:37 a.m. ET

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The president of Spirit Airlines says there's been no significant fallout his new charge for carry-on bags.

Ben Baldanza defends his business model in a nationally broadcast interview while acknowledging it didn't sit well in some quarters. He joked that he'd never consider charging for bathroom use.