Spirit Airlines Takes Off From DIA

DENVER (CBS4)- Spirit Airlines kicks off nonstop service between Denver International Airport and the carrier's four largest bases this week.

Those nonstop flights include Chicago, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Fort Lauderdale and Las Vegas. The discount airline is also offering connections to more than 30 additional cities within the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America.

Spirit Airlines bills itself as a discount airline but it does have a lot of hidden fees.

The airline announced on Wednesday that they will increase what they charge passengers for carry-on luggage at the gate. That charge will be $100 starting in November.

Right now the charge for any bag placed in the overhead bin is $45 if passengers pay for it at the gate. It's $30-$35 if they pay in advance online or on the phone.