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AZJonnie

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3. Their business model relies on publishing fares that include basically NOTHING other than a seat
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 04:51 PM
13 hrs ago

Which makes them look like the best deal going. But then when you go to actually use your seat, you discover the floating seat cushion and fold-out tray at your seat are an extra $10 each, the emergency oxygen mask service is $20, and if you want toilet stall privileges that's $10 upfront, or $25 if you pay at the time of use.

Okay, that's exaggeration for effect, but that is the idea. Also, the space on their flights is CRAZY small. Tiny seats, near-zero legroom. And most of the attendants have a bad attitude towards the customers, in my limited experience on their flights.

That's leaving aside that this is just ANOTHER instance of Trump's stupid actions directly costing taxpayers HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS (or BILLIONS). I got 100 internets to bet that the board at Spirit is full of MAGAts and campaign contributors as well. Because that's how the mob boss we current have as POTUS blatantly operates at all times. No way his admin gives them this bailout unless there's something in it for ME ME ME.

Fuck this, let them FAIL.

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