Daily Roundup--November 22, 2011

It looks like tour operator Thomas Cook is in serious financial trouble. Anyone planning to travel with them might want too think about travel insurance—if it’s not too late.

Spirit Airlines, the only U.S. airlines to charge for carry-on bags, is in trouble with the Department of Transportation.  The DOT is fining the airline $50,000 for deceptive advertising. It seems the airline didn’t fully disclose all fees in both traditional advertising and on twitter.

There’s a bill going through Congress that would make it illegal for airlines to charge for the first checked bag. It would also increase the amount of taxes the airlines pay. I don’t expect it to pass.