Southwest rival takes cheap shot in baggage wars
Briefly

Amid backlash against Southwest Airlines' decision to abandon its 'bags fly free' policy, Frontier Airlines has seized the moment to critique its competitor and enhance its offerings. Frontier is promoting a free checked bag along with other perks for customers booking through August, using pointed statements from CEO Barry Biffle to underscore the contrast in customer treatment. The situation highlights how customer dissatisfaction can be a marketing opportunity and raises the ethical question of one airline criticizing another's service after facing penalties for its own past deceptive practices.
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The uproar from Southwest's customers reflects deep dissatisfaction with the decision to drop its longstanding 'bags fly free' policy.
Frontier Airlines, despite its own past issues, capitalizes on Southwest's misstep, promoting a free checked bag for bookings through August.
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