Spirit defends carryon fees in face of mounting criticism

US Sens. Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.) and Mary Landrieu (D-La.) joined a growing chorus of lawmakers taking on Spirit Airlines, introducing legislation to prohibit air carriers operating in the US from charging fees for carryon baggage. Dubbed the "Free of Fees for Carryon Act," Cardin's and Landrieu's...

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