Originally Posted by
jrl767
"caveat emptor" -- "let the buyer beware"
how do the airlines inform you of the price? in larger bolder more visible typeface, well publicized / marketed / advertised
how do the airlines inform you of the fare details? in tiny typeface, buried in indecipherable incomprehensible travel-expert-speak, in many cases difficult or impossible to locate after purchase
if you make a purchase decision solely on the basis of the price, and don't (or don't take time to, or don't seek assistance to) fully read or understand the details, you really have no one to blame but yourself -- it sure seems that the airlines like it that way, though
Actually, in this case, both Delta and NK are pretty clear about what the E fare or no-frills fare include. Delta makes you click through two disclaimers stating that you understand the limitations of the fare you are buying. Spirit's business model is splashed on the front page of their website-- "No free bag, no free drink".