US airlines launch budget 'no frills' fares: Are American airlines becoming like Ryanair?

By Hugh Morris
Updated January 26 2016 - 10:33am, first published 9:13am
United Airlines is the most recent to succumb to introducing 'no frills' fare.
United Airlines is the most recent to succumb to introducing 'no frills' fare.
Spirit Airlines was the first US airline to charge for carry-on bags. Photo: iStock
Spirit Airlines was the first US airline to charge for carry-on bags. Photo: iStock

The budget traveller in North America is becoming increasingly spoilt for choice as more airlines compete for their cash with no-frills fares.

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