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.

If you fly with Southwest Airlines, you'll want to know about a recent fee increase that could impact your wallet. While the airline is known for allowing all flyers to check two bags for free and ...

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.