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Gadling readers have spoken - Spirit Airlines carry-on bag fee is a bad idea

Gadling readers have spoken - Spirit Airlines carry-on bag fee is a bad idea Apr 17th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Several days ago, we asked you for your opinion on the Spirit Airlines carry-on bag fee. As a quick refresher - the airline is planning to charge up to $45 for each carry-on bag that does not fit under the seat in front of you. This is in addition to their checked bag fee. The whole plan has triggered a lot of responses, from both sides. Some people are (justifiably) annoyed that airlines ...

Spirit Airlines CEO stuffs himself in an overhead bin to justify paid carry-on fees

Apr 13th, 2010 at 4:30PM: Spirit Airlines president and CEO, Ben Baldanza took some time out of his busy schedule to try and calm the masses about their upcoming paid carry-on baggage fees. digg_url = 'http://www.gadling.com/2010/04/13/spirit-airlines-ceo-stuffs-himself-in-an-overhead-bin-to-justify/'; In his video clip, he claims passengers are annoyed by full overhead bins, and long lines to board the plane. He ...

Eco-conscious carry-on style from Canopy Verde

Eco-conscious carry-on style from Canopy Verde Apr 20th, 2009 at 5:30PM: We already showed you the greatest manbag ever, the Cormorant by Ashley Watson, and the terrific vegan luggage and carry-ons from Jane Marvel. Well, we spotted one more line of earth-friendly travel bags at the BagTrends Green Arm Candy Party -- Canopy Verde. What make Canopy Verde special is their sense of environmental responsibility. Founder and designer Linda Wong sees that all Canopy Verde's ...

Love the snow globe, but don't hand carry it on an airplane

Love the snow globe, but don't hand carry it on an airplane Nov 19th, 2007 at 8:30AM: While perusing the list of things not allowed as carry ons on airplanes, snow globes caught my eye. These are those items I usually associate with Christmas. Remember the one in "It's a Wonderful Life" -- the Jimmy Stewart classic holiday movie? The snow globe represented the main character's idlylic town--all cozy and snowy in winter. Even if you had that snow globe-- calling it an antique--a ...

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