Spirit Airlines agreed to an $8.25 million settlement to resolve claims that it charged illegal carry-on bag fees despite promising passengers they could bring a bag with no additional charge.
According to the class action lawsuit, consumers purchased Spirit Airlines tickets from online travel agents based on the promise that they would be able to bring a carry-on bag without incurring additional charges. In reality, Spirit Airlines allegedly reneged on this deal and charged additional fees when passengers showed up with carry-on bags.
Spirit Airlines is a budget airline that offers flights in America, the Caribbean and Latin America.
Spirit Airlines hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $8.25 million settlement to resolve the carry-on fee class action lawsuit.
Spirit Airlines Carry-On Bag Fees Class Action Lawsuit
- Who’s Eligible:
- The settlement benefits individuals who booked a flight on Spirit Airlines through Expedia, Kiwi, CheapOair, CheapTickets, Travelocity or Bookit between Aug. 31, 2011, and May 3, 2017, for a flight that was the class member’s first flight on Spirit after Aug. 1, 2010, and who paid a carry-on bag fee.
- Estimated Amount: Varies
- Proof of Purchase: N/A
- Claim Form Deadline: 01/10/2024
- Case Name & Number:
- Cox v. Spirit Airlines Inc., Case No. 1:17-CV-5172-EK-VMS, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!
(Click here to file a claim)
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