--- title: Spirit Airlines Employee Is Spreading Cheer Far and Wide description: Robert Dillon took Spirit Airlines name to heart, apparently. canonical: https://time.com/5565845/spirit-airlines-dance/ author: Melissa Locker article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2019-04-08T16:05:11.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-08-04T08:02:48.138Z og:title: Airline Employee Spreads Cheer Far and Wide With Dance Party og:description: Robert Dillon took Spirit Airlines name to heart, apparently og:url: https://time.com/5565845/spirit-airlines-dance/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: TIME og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Airline Employee Spreads Cheer Far and Wide With Dance Party twitter:description: Robert Dillon took Spirit Airlines name to heart, apparently twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # Airline Employee Spreads Cheer Far and Wide With Infectiously Joyous Dance Party > Sponsored content. 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What to know and how to avoid them._ by [Melissa Locker](https://time.com/author/melissa-locker/) ## Melissa Locker Apr 8, 2019 4:05 PM UTC by [Melissa Locker](https://time.com/author/melissa-locker/) ## Melissa Locker Apr 8, 2019 4:05 PM UTC Robert Dillon has a lot of verve—and not just because he’s an employee of [Spirit Airlines](http://time.com/4880582/flight-delay-naked-passenger/). He proved that by jumping into the fun with a group of cheerleaders entertaining themselves during a flight delay and it was all captured in a now-viral video. Passengers were waiting to board a flight at Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) in South Carolina, when they got the heart-sinking news that what was supposed to a short flight delay was becoming a much longer one. Among the disappointed crowd were members of the South Jersey Storm dance squad who had come to Myrtle Beach for a competition, according to [_Yahoo Lifestyle_](https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/spirit-airlines-worker-dances-cheerleaders-flight-delay-013537357.html). They decided to look for the silver lining in the delay and get in a little dance practice, keep themselves entertained, and perhaps cheer up their fellow travelers while they were at it. As they started to practice the routine set to the V.I.C. track, “Wobble Baby,” passengers stuck in the airport gathered to watch and, per modern custom, pulled out their phones to record the fun. In one video clip, as the young women danced, [a Spirit Airlines](http://time.com/3752241/best-airline-in-america/) employee named Robert Dillon can be seen joining the group and busting out all his moves and a pretty fierce wobble, much to the delight of the squad. “A @SpiritAirlines employee helping our cheerleaders pass sometime during our delay!” Twitter user Kristie Brown wrote in her tweet that unleashed the video into the world. > [](https://twitter.com/KristieB213/status/1112934840733700096) Dillon had been trying to make announcements about the flight delay, but instead of getting frustrated by the music interrupting his announcements, he decided that if he couldn’t beat them, he may as well join them and started dancing. According to Yahoo Lifestyle, when he’s not working for Spirit Airlines, Dillon is an activities coordinator at a Myrtle Beach resort and often line dances with guests at the pool. So he was well acquainted with “Wobble Baby,” and was ready to strut his stuff when the song came on. Of course, he was still on the clock, so when he got a call, he jumped back on to official duty. Luckily, his employer apparently approved of the impromptu dance party, as Spirit Airlines got in on the viral fun and tweeted out the video. “Our flights are [mostly on time](http://time.com/3994814/airlines-on-time-list-spirit/), but when they aren’t…we make the best of it! Huge shout out to Robert Dillon at @flyMYR who kept our Guests entertained while they patiently waited to board their flight!” the tweet read. > [](https://twitter.com/SpiritAirlines/status/1113859433916960769) ## Transcript [ MUSIC ] Fees, fees, and more fees. The airline industry is full of them, and there seems to be a new one every time you're ready to book a flight. Flight research at Hopper reports that these fees make up roughtly 10 % of total airline revenues. Specifically known as ancillary fees. These extras can include paying for things like check bags, seat selection or in flight food options. Airlines are increasingly unbundling their flights allowing for carriers to offer lower based prices for folks to get on the plane And then pay for almost everything else, from blankets to entertainment. But this wasn't always the case. U. S. Airlines experienced years of steep losses and predators were subsidizing tickets for travellers. Then entered expanded competition from low- fare carriers that offered these unbundled services. In 2008, American Airlines introduces a fee for a passenger's first checked bag and the rest is history. In 2017, US airlines were on track to earn more than $ 4 billion in baggage fees and $ 3 billion in reservation changes. Globally the top ten airlines for fees generated $ 29. 7 billion from those pesky, out of cost that year The Trump Administration rejected a rule that would require airlines to alert passengers to baggage fees earlier on in the booking process. But there's still more you can do to keep your flight cost closer to what you thought you were paying for. Avoid change or cancellation fees at all cost. Southwest is the only US airline that charges no fee to change or cancel a flight. The rest will cost you with varying fees by each carrier. There is however a Department of Transportation rule that gives customers a 24 hour grace period to change their minds without a penalty. Airlines have attached hefty fees for various economy seating options too. A window or aisle seat near the front of the plane would cost you over $ 100. Even the simple act of choosing a seat on a Spirit flight comes at a cost Up to $ 50 per seat. American and Delta made of their inflight entertainment options free because you're still going to have to pony up fo that Wi- Fi or a snack. Plan in advance of weight any extra in- flight fees. Once again the Southwest is the no fee winner not charging for check bags. But most baggage fees for domestic flights have remained steady for several years now at $ 25. 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