Spirit Airline Starts Launches Cheap Flights out of KCI Today

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A new airline lands at KCI for the first time in two years. Spirit Airline takes off today at a cheap to travelers, but do you really save any money?

Spirit Airline launches a no frills flying experience, where you have the option to add luxuries offered with other airlines at a cheap cost. Everything from checked baggage to overhead storage will cost you extra.

While the initial price is significantly cheaper, once you factor in the extra costs, the price nudges closer to that of Southwest, but still a far cry from airlines like American. Spirit Airlines Director of Public Affairs Paul Berry says Spirit is not for everyone.

"If you are use to flying with an oversized carry on that you really probably should be checking and if you do not pay for it online, you do not pay for it at check-in, we are gonna force you check it, and we are going to charge you $100. That is designed to change behavior for people not to bring on oversized bags into the carry on area," said Berry.

The Florida based company's first official cheap flight from Kansas City will head to Chicago this afternoon.