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Detailor · August 15, 2007, 08:17 AM

Spirit is running a one day fare sale today with one-way rates as low as $8 (plus taxes and fees). Limited dates and availability with the $8 price generally available for some of the shorter east coast routes. Also offering $44, $66 and $88 discount fares. Bookings must be made by 11:59 tonight.

Dick Taylor

pranas · August 15, 2007, 05:18 PM

I flew Spirit a week ago and it was a nightmare. Stood in line in the hot sun for over an hour. Total wait time in loine was about 2 1/2 hours. Ditto for the return trip. I suggest waiting until Spirit straightens out its labor problems before booking anything for the near future.

Lenora · August 16, 2007, 03:10 PM

Are they having labour disputes or are these ongoing issues? I was thinking of using them to fly to Cancun this winter.

pranas · August 20, 2007, 12:54 PM

According to few news articles I read, it is labor problems. When staff calls in sick (decides to work at a slower pace, etc.), flights have to be cancelled. They cancelled several flights out of Ft. Lauderdale the day I stood in line in the hot sun for what seemed an eternity. I live here so I am use to the hot weather but standing in the hot sun with my luggage for such a long time was a miserable experience.

I think it is labor disputes.

SherryS · August 20, 2007, 02:35 PM

We have flown Spirit, NW, and USA3000 out of DTW. All those airlines seem to us to be quite similar in their "delays", "labor issues", and "maintenance" problems. All airlines seem to have "issues" at times!

Judy · August 21, 2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Detailor

Spirit is running a one day fare sale today with one-way rates as low as $8 (plus taxes and fees). Limited dates and availability with the $8 price generally available for some of the shorter east coast routes. Also offering $44, $66 and $88 discount fares. Bookings must be made by 11:59 tonight.Dick Taylor

Plus fees for any bags you want to check. The checked baggage fee is less online, but be sure to print out the new eticket receipt that includes a notation that you've paid for checked bags. In Provo, I saw some passengers charged at check-in for checked bags that they'd already paid for online. The clerk said that their system didn't include information about advanced checked baggage fee purchases.

August 15, 2007, 08:17 AM	#1
Detailor TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 9, 05 Location: Montpelier, Vermont Posts: 367	Spirit Airlines August 15th $8 sale Spirit is running a one day fare sale today with one-way rates as low as $8 (plus taxes and fees). Limited dates and availability with the $8 price generally available for some of the shorter east coast routes. Also offering $44, $66 and $88 discount fares. Bookings must be made by 11:59 tonight. Dick Taylor

August 20, 2007, 12:54 PM	#4
pranas TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 30, 06 Location: florida Posts: 256	According to few news articles I read, it is labor problems. When staff calls in sick (decides to work at a slower pace, etc.), flights have to be cancelled. They cancelled several flights out of Ft. Lauderdale the day I stood in line in the hot sun for what seemed an eternity. I live here so I am use to the hot weather but standing in the hot sun with my luggage for such a long time was a miserable experience. I think it is labor disputes. Last edited by pranas : August 20, 2007 at 12:57 PM. Reason: typo

August 20, 2007, 02:35 PM	#5
SherryS TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Siesta Key, FL and Grandville, MI Posts: 484 Resorts: 3 weeks at Calini Beach Club	We have flown Spirit, NW, and USA3000 out of DTW. All those airlines seem to us to be quite similar in their "delays", "labor issues", and "maintenance" problems. All airlines seem to have "issues" at times! __________________ SherryS: Siesta Key, FL and Grandville, MI owner 3 weeks: Calini Beach Club, Siesta Key, FL

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August 15, 2007, 05:18 PM	#2
pranas TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 30, 06 Location: florida Posts: 256	I flew Spirit a week ago and it was a nightmare. Stood in line in the hot sun for over an hour. Total wait time in loine was about 2 1/2 hours. Ditto for the return trip. I suggest waiting until Spirit straightens out its labor problems before booking anything for the near future.

August 16, 2007, 03:10 PM	#3
Lenora TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Ontario Posts: 158	Are they having labour disputes or are these ongoing issues? I was thinking of using them to fly to Cancun this winter.