Flyers griped about ... The trend of ratcheting up fees began in late spring of 2008, explained Anne Banas, executive editor of SmarterTravel.com, an online consumer travel publication.

The flyer took to social media to ask about the additional charges and humorously asked he was charged for being cute. “Dear IndiGo, What is this 'Cute Fee'? Do you charge users for being cute?

flyers can sign up for a Free Spirit Travel Mastercard or Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard credit card from Bank of America, or enroll in the fee-based Spirit Saver$ Club.