After all the articles I posted on American Airlines and United last summer and, AND mind you read some of the horror stories FReepers were posting it was just beyond belief.
Some of the things airlines were charging for. Seems to me one of you all said they charged for those peanuts and snacks these days. Am half shocked the lavatory is not a pay toilet! Better not say that or it will give the airlines an idea.
If you fly Spirit, yes, you pay for water and carry on bags. They don’t hide this in any way. People just have to do their due diligence and READ. There are multiple pop-up boxes that you must check before moving on that indicate you understand their policy. Why do you think you can get a ticket for $10.00? You pay for other things if needed.
Look at the taxes and government fees on your receipt if you want to know where the real problem lies.
And you don’t “hire” a contractor to move you around the airport. The airline’s do and they provide them UPON REQUEST.