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American Spirit Airlines CEO Defends Fees; Says Bags Are 'Not Essential' For Vacations SCOTT MAYEROWITZ ABC News 07/14/2010
The head of the nation's most fee-happy airline told Congress today that bringing luggage on vacation was "not essential" to travel and his airline was actually helping the poor fly by charging up to $45 to place a carry-on bag in the overhead bin.
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