Author: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY

The airline’s move follows increases earlier this year by rivals Southwest and American airlines. The new prices go into effect Dec. 1.

Phoenix-based Indigo Partners, which owns Frontier Airlines and used to own Spirit, said it will invest in the struggling discount carrier.

There is good news and bad news for travelers who haven’t been on a plane since last holiday season.

TSA PreCheck, a fast-pass through airport security, went on sale in late 2013. Many travelers are about to see their 5-year memberships expire.

Southwest previously charged $5 for movies. Other big airlines, including American and Delta, have offered free movies since 2016.

Southwest Airlines was the launch customer in North America for the Boeing 737 Max 8, the same plane involved in the Lion Air crash in Indonesia.

The airline has not revealed when it will start flying to Hawaii, but executives said everything is in place to move fast after regulatory approval.

Hurricane Willa is forecast to develop into a near -category 5, threatening popular Mexico vacation spots including Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta.

Spirit, Frontier and Allegiant charge for carry-on bags, don’t offer free advance seat assignments and make you buy your own soft drinks.