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Spirit Airlines is going upscale. In a break from its history, it will offer fares with extra perks

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Spirit Airlines is about to roll out tickets that include perks like free snacks and no fee for checking a bag. 

It's quite a reversal for the airline known for low base fares but lots of fees. 

Spirit said Tuesday it will offer several new packages that bundle popular options like priority check-in and a roomier seat. 

CEO Ted Christie says the changes are taking low-fare travel to new heights, but they also expose the weaknesses in Spirit's longtime business model. 

The airline has lost nearly $2.4 billion since the start of 2020.