Ben Baldanza, Who Brought No-Frills Flying to Spirit Airlines, Dies at 62
He introduced ticket prices that couldn’t be beat, but asked fliers to pay extra for nearly everything, including water, carry-ons and printed tickets.
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Looking to Travel Around Thanksgiving? There’s Still Time to Snag a Deal.
Cheap flights. Fewer crowds. November can be one of the most affordable months for international travel, and travelers can still snag a choice deal.
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Boeing’s Strike Is Over. What’s Next for the Company?
The aerospace manufacturer and its new chief executive face a daunting to-do list, including improving quality and increasing production of its commercial planes.
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Boeing Union Approves New Contract, Ending Strike
About 33,000 workers at the aerospace manufacturer rejected two earlier contract offers and had been on strike for nearly two months.