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INFORMATIONAL Apr 06, 2026 Analysis: How Spirit Airlines Changed Airline Pricing, then Paid the Price How Spirit Airlines revolutionized travel: The "Bare Fare" model, the impact of Ben Baldanza, and how legacy carriers like Delta and United adapted to compete with the budget giant. Read More →
NEWS Mar 21, 2026 Budget Airlines Face Turbulent Future After Bold Fuel Efficiency Gamble The landscape of American aviation is shifting under the weight of a multi-billion-dollar calculation that has yet to pay off. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Feb 27, 2026 Spirit Airlines Baggage Policy 2026: Don't Get Hit with the $99 Gate Fee Our updated 2026 guide covers Spirit's new baggage rules, from the free Personal Item to the Spirit First and Premium Economy bundles. See how to travel for less. Read More →
ROUTES Feb 12, 2026 Frontier Airlines Reshapes Network with Fleet Reductions and Strategic Route Realignment In a move that has sent ripples through the ultra-low-cost carrier sector, Frontier Airlines has announced a sweeping "right-sizing" of its operations. Read More →
NEWS Oct 17, 2025 Spirit Airlines Projects Net Profitability by 2027 Spirit Airlines says it is finally noticing a path to profitability following a hard spell of debt, high fuel prices, and intense competition. The carrier reports that it expects to post its first profit in 2027 as part of an outright restructuring process underway. Read More →
NEWS Oct 11, 2025 Spirit Airlines Cancels Airbus Order Amid Post-Bankruptcy Restructuring Spirit Airlines, a prominent American low-cost carrier, has faced significant turbulence, leading to its decision to cancel a massive order for Airbus aircraft. Read More →
NEWS Sep 12, 2025 United Expands Winter Schedule Following Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy For the second time in less than a year, Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection, raising fresh concerns about the stability of the ultra-low-cost carrier model in the United States. Read More →
NEWS Oct 08, 2024 2 Spirit Passengers Wearing Crop Tops Kicked Off Flight by Male Flight Attendant Two female passengers were forcibly removed from Spirit Airlines flight 387 from Los Angeles to New Orleans for wearing crop tops. Read more to find out what happened, and what was Spirit's response. Read More →
NEWS Mar 02, 2024 As Pressure Mounts, Boeing May be Forced to Purchase its Fuselage Supplier Spirit AeroSystems In the spotlight to improve its safety, Boeing is in discussions to acquire Spirit AeroSystems Inc., to reclaim control of its challenged former aerostructures unit and the main supplier that makes the bodies of the troubled 737 MAX planes. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Feb 20, 2024 What Can JetBlue Expect After Activist Investor Carl Icahn Acquired a 10% Stake in the Airline? Activist investor Carl Icahn has taken a 10% interest in JetBlue by purchasing 33.6 million shares of its stock in January and February. His investment has caused a more than 18% rise in the prices of JetBlue stock, a phenomenon known as theĀ Icahn Rise. There are several possible reasons for Icahn taking a stake in JetBlue, ranging from a simple profit-taking opportunity to long-term airline control. Read More →