In fact, some advisers feel clients may fare better, since special programs generally have no flexibility in penalties based on individual circumstances.
An ultra-low-fare model gives carriers such as Allegiant and Spirit more flexibility in unbundling the costs of air travel, Cordle said, but other airlines will be watching the carry-on fee closely.
The more flexibility they can offer, the lower the fare, which Mr Iacobucci says could be much the same as the price of a standard economy flight plus a night in a hotel.