Do Not Fly Spirit Airlines!

Jim Wahl · 05-01-2012, 07:39 AM

And here is why.........

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/04/30...est=latestnews

This is disgusting to do to a vet let alone one who has a short time left on this earth. Jim

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Dennis P Chapman · 05-01-2012, 09:47 AM

Heartless bastards.

art leong · 05-01-2012, 10:26 AM

Normally I agree 100% with you guys.
But on this one. Not completely.
I travel a bit between cruises and airlines. Always looking for the cheapest rates. And I have read the fine print that everyone usually just checks "accept" There are always insurance offered that will allow you to cancel due to certain circumstances.
But most people don't want to spend the extra money.
I feel for the man in this case. He got dealt a terrible hand. But if they "publicly" make an exception. They will be opening themselves up for many more exceptions. Recently there was a "bride" that told everyone she had terminal cancer. So people would pay for an elaborate wedding. She never had the disease.
Spirit Airlines tickets are very cheap. Does anyone know how much his ticket cost?
I have a feeling this was just a slow news day deal.
Spirit could have made some quiet arrangement to donate the amount to charity.
But in the long run you have to read the fine print, and you get what you pay for.

BTW the major carriers hate Spirit and the lamestream media works hard to lambast them every chance they get.

Jim Wahl · 05-01-2012, 10:45 AM

It was reported the amount was $197. Jim

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art leong · 05-01-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

It was reported the amount was $197. Jim

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The price on a regular carrier for a changeable/refundable ticket would be about $500.
The major carriers also sell non refundable tickets for less money but the same rules as Spirit apply.
Trust me it was a slow news day.

BobOrme · 05-01-2012, 05:53 PM

I'm inclined to agree with the statements made by the person from FlyersRights. All airlines have policies in place regarding illness with proof, no matter the original ticket status of refundable or non-refundable.

Personally, I wouldn't fly any airline that has reached the point of squeezing every penny out of its customers to the extreme of charging extra for both checked and carry on luggage. ....and charging $5 extra to print a boarding pass at the airport? Really? Do they charge you to use the lavatory on the plane? Is the lavatory toilet paper metered?

art leong · 05-02-2012, 09:36 AM

Flying economy these days sucks all the airlines try to nickle a dime you to death. All the carriers have revenue raising gimmicks.
I was on a cruise last Dec on the biggest cruise ship in the world. And they are following suit. Every time you turn around they want your seapass for one thing or the other.
I can remember a time when they served lobster tails in coach. But those were the days.

Bill Brennan · 05-02-2012, 10:38 AM

The solution is simple. Don't fly !
especailly spirit. If people stopped flying.We would solve alot of problems.
No more jet engine polution. No more long lines. A certain unnamed person would have to lay off all those people who's job it is to harrass old people and babies. There would be thousands less PAYED sex offenders and groupers.
It's a win win for all. Besides, we will all again get to see the beauty of our country.

Jim Wahl · 05-04-2012, 09:40 AM

Boy, did anybody else catch the Spirit CEO's statement regarding this? What a D***!! Jim

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/03...est=latestnews

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Eddies66 · 05-04-2012, 05:51 PM

CEO Ben Baldanza says he will personally refund Jerry Meekins' $197 airfare, and that the discount carrier will make a $5,000 donation to the Wounded Warrior Project.

05-01-2012, 07:39 AM	#1
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Do Not Fly Spirit Airlines! And here is why......... http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/04/30...est=latestnews This is disgusting to do to a vet let alone one who has a short time left on this earth. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

05-01-2012, 09:47 AM	#2
Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 418 Liked 53 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Do Not Fly Spirit Airlines! Heartless bastards. __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

05-01-2012, 10:26 AM	#3
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Do Not Fly Spirit Airlines! Normally I agree 100% with you guys. But on this one. Not completely. I travel a bit between cruises and airlines. Always looking for the cheapest rates. And I have read the fine print that everyone usually just checks "accept" There are always insurance offered that will allow you to cancel due to certain circumstances. But most people don't want to spend the extra money. I feel for the man in this case. He got dealt a terrible hand. But if they "publicly" make an exception. They will be opening themselves up for many more exceptions. Recently there was a "bride" that told everyone she had terminal cancer. So people would pay for an elaborate wedding. She never had the disease. Spirit Airlines tickets are very cheap. Does anyone know how much his ticket cost? I have a feeling this was just a slow news day deal. Spirit could have made some quiet arrangement to donate the amount to charity. But in the long run you have to read the fine print, and you get what you pay for. BTW the major carriers hate Spirit and the lamestream media works hard to lambast them every chance they get. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

05-01-2012, 10:45 AM	#4
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Do Not Fly Spirit Airlines! It was reported the amount was $197. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

05-01-2012, 05:53 PM	#6
BobOrme Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Do Not Fly Spirit Airlines! I'm inclined to agree with the statements made by the person from FlyersRights. All airlines have policies in place regarding illness with proof, no matter the original ticket status of refundable or non-refundable. Personally, I wouldn't fly any airline that has reached the point of squeezing every penny out of its customers to the extreme of charging extra for both checked and carry on luggage. ....and charging $5 extra to print a boarding pass at the airport? Really? Do they charge you to use the lavatory on the plane? Is the lavatory toilet paper metered?

05-02-2012, 09:36 AM	#7
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Do Not Fly Spirit Airlines! Flying economy these days sucks all the airlines try to nickle a dime you to death. All the carriers have revenue raising gimmicks. I was on a cruise last Dec on the biggest cruise ship in the world. And they are following suit. Every time you turn around they want your seapass for one thing or the other. I can remember a time when they served lobster tails in coach. But those were the days. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS Last edited by art leong; 05-02-2012 at 09:48 AM.

05-02-2012, 10:38 AM	#8
Bill Brennan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 0 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Do Not Fly Spirit Airlines! The solution is simple. Don't fly ! especailly spirit. If people stopped flying.We would solve alot of problems. No more jet engine polution. No more long lines. A certain unnamed person would have to lay off all those people who's job it is to harrass old people and babies. There would be thousands less PAYED sex offenders and groupers. It's a win win for all. Besides, we will all again get to see the beauty of our country. __________________ Bill Brennan 1062 STK

05-04-2012, 09:40 AM	#9
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Do Not Fly Spirit Airlines! Boy, did anybody else catch the Spirit CEO's statement regarding this? What a D**!! Jim http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/03...est=latestnews . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. Last edited by Jim Wahl; 05-04-2012 at 09:46 AM.*

05-04-2012, 05:51 PM	#10
Eddies66 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rancho Mirage, CA Posts: 1,308 Likes: 300 Liked 881 Times in 452 Posts	Re: Do Not Fly Spirit Airlines! CEO Ben Baldanza says he will personally refund Jerry Meekins' $197 airfare, and that the discount carrier will make a $5,000 donation to the Wounded Warrior Project.