Spirit Airlines drops change and cancellation fees, following Frontier’s lead

Spirit Airlines has announced that it is eliminating flight change and cancellation fees, effective immediately, addressing a common frustration among air travelers.This new policy arrives mere days after fellow low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines made a similar announcement, signaling an overall shift in strategy among budget airlines. Previously, Spirit’s change and cancellation fees ranged from $69 to $119, depending on when the change was made and how close it was to the passenger’s departure date. The elimination of change fees and shift toward more upfront pricing represents a departure from the...