The carrier has become the country’s most profitable by catering to affluent travelers, but it is facing stiffer competition from United.
Category: Spirit Airlines
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Spirit Was the Only Airline in Town. Now What?
Spirit’s presence was a point of pride in Latrobe, Pa., where the security lines were short and airport parking is free. Residents are mourning the loss.
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For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity
JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.
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Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines
Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.
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Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down
Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.
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Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down
The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.
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United Airlines CEO, Rebuffed by American, Says He’s Skeptical of Other Deals
The chief executive, Scott Kirby, said that buying a smaller airline might not be worth the effort.
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Budget Airlines Ask Trump Administration for Billions as Fuel Costs Rise
A trade group for the airlines is seeking $2.5 billion to help offset the big jump in jet fuel costs since the start of U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran.
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United Airlines Says It Pitched American on Merger but Was Rebuffed
United’s chief acknowledged for the first time that he had broached the idea of a merger with American, which was unwilling to consider it.
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How Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond
Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.
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Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers
A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.
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U.S. Nears Loan to Rescue Spirit Airlines
The Trump administration is negotiating a deal that would provide as much as $500 million to the struggling company, which is in its second bankruptcy in two years.