Low-cost U.S. airlines will ramp up attempts to compete more effectively in the surging premium market. Airlines could begin ...

The report, from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, said that in 2023, United Airlines charged as much as $319 for an extra legroom seat, Spirit Airlines charged as much as $299 ...

and $3 for selling extra-legroom seats. The airline's commissions were smaller for international flights: $1 for bags charged at the gate or online and $0.50 for those purchased at the ticket counter.

The report, from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, said that in 2023, United Airlines charged as much as $319 for an extra legroom seat, Spirit Airlines charged as much as $299 ...