Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The author reflects on the impact of Spirit Airlines’ shutdown on their personal life, recalling the affordable fares that enabled them to take trips they otherwise couldn’t afford. They share memories of using Spirit to visit Disney World with their kids and note the airline’s role in making travel more affordable while reshaping airline pricing.
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The escape is carefully planned.
Spirit Airlines’ $29 and $49 fares made trips possible for many families. The airline’s “bare fare” era and fees for services like printed boarding passes and carry-on bags were a trade-off for affordable travel. The author recalls the joy on their kids’ faces when they surprised them with a $100 round-trip flight to Disney World. Spirit’s shutdown means the end of an era for affordable travel.
The view from 36,000 feet was just as good as any other plane.
Author: Evan Null
