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Friday, September 18, 2009

DOT hits Spirit Airlines with $375,000 fine
The U.S. Department of Transportation slapped a big fine of $375,000 on Spirit Airlines yesterday for a lengthy list of violations of consumer protection and fairness regulations -- things like failing to compensate bumped passenger as the law requires. Spirit doesn't serve PHL but is the largest airline at Atlantic City International Airport. A brief AP report on DOT's action can be found here. And for a longer and more colorful report, check out travel writer Chris Elliott's blog posting here.   
Posted by Tom BELDEN @ 9:28 AM  Permalink | 2 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:01 PM, 09/18/2009
    Great Airline but they need to do away with baggage fees.
    — V7110
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:02 PM, 09/18/2009
    Great Airline but they need to do away with baggage fees.
    — V7110


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About Tom Belden
Tom Belden has been reporting about Philadelphia International Airport and other air travel subjects for more than 20 years, writing columns for The Inquirer's Travel and Business sections. His reporting (with colleague Craig McCoy) on baggage handling problems in Philadelphia have been credited with helping to improve the system. His previous blog was called Road Warrior. He can reached at tbelden@phillynews.com.
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