US discounters Frontier and Spirit planning for futures without fees

Spirit Airlines Airbus A321

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Spirit Airlines is the latest US discounter to axe fees formerly levied against passengers for changing or cancelling flights, following the lead of rival ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines. 

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