There is all the difference in the world between free market competition and misleading pricing. When I buy an airline ticket between DC and LAX, I have every reason to believe that the price includes the seat, fuel to get me there, a pilot, taxes and fees, security surcharges and reasonable luggage, but not excessive. I should not have to read the fine print in an air passenger carrying contract (ever read one of those things) to find out what I am actually getting for my fare.
I blame all the idiots who carry on giant bags and take up all the space for the rational people. A carry on isn’t supposed to be a full on suitcase in the first place.
There is all the difference in the world between free market competition and misleading pricing. When I buy an airline ticket between DC and LAX, I have every reason to believe that the price includes the seat, fuel to get me there, a pilot, taxes and fees, security surcharges and reasonable luggage, but not excessive. I should not have to read the fine print in an air passenger carrying contract (ever read one of those things) to find out what I am actually getting for my fare.
This is a good point. Few people really know what they are talking about whenever they squak “Free Market” anyway. You should always get what you paid for..and this is the crux of the matter
The real losers in this carry-on ba charge are those people who have few options other than Spirit Airlines