What they do: Charge extra for checked bags. With the noted and well-advertised exception of Southwest Airlines and a few others, if you want to bring an extra pair of underwear, you're going to pay between $25 and $35 per bag. Not only that, Spirit Airlines now charges up to $45 for a carry-on bag!
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