INFORMATIONALMay 30, 2023The History of Spirit Airlines: From 1983 to NowSpirit Airlines: one of the largest budget airlines in North America. Many know the airline for its ultra-low-cost fares and occasionally edgy service. But the airline has not always been that way.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 14, 2023Spirit Airlines: Baggage Rules and Policies Flying Spirit Airlines can sometimes be quite a confusing endeavor due to the carrier's confusing policies. This is a comprehensive guide on Spirit Airline's bag policies and fees.Read More →
NEWSApr 25, 2023Spirit Airlines Receives 200th Aircraft From AirbusSpirit's Fit Fleet® Flies Forward with 200th Delivery from Airbus includes A320neo assembled at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama.Read More →
NEWSApr 18, 2023Spirit Airlines to Receive its First Airbus A321NEOThe US-based ultra-low-cost carrier is set to take delivery of its inaugural Airbus A321neo, which had its maiden test flight on April 17, 2023.Read More →
NEWSNov 03, 2022Spirit Unveils New Seating Design US-based low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will be implementing two new seat designs onboard all of its new aircraft - they are set to be rolled out in 2023, including the addition of high-speed WiFi.Read More →
NEWSOct 01, 2022Spirit Airlines Airbus A321 Suffers Engine Failure Following Takeoff From BWI AirportA spirit airlines aircraft departed from BWI en route to Orlando but had to turn back around due to engine issues.Read More →
NEWSMay 16, 2022JetBlue Launches Hostile Takeover Bid to Acquire Spirit AirlinesYet another twist occurred this morning when JetBlue launched a hostile takeover bid to win back Spirit from Frontier Airlines. JetBlue is now offering $30 per share, significantly more than its ultra-low-cost rival, and claims a deal offering $33 per share is still a possibility.Read More →
INFORMATIONALFeb 15, 2022An Inside Perspective: The Rise of Spirit AirlinesSpirit Airlines is notorious for low fares and a multitude of fees that are tacked on to the passenger experience. Despite this, pricing in the U.S. industry has shifted dramatically thanks to the carrier and Ben Baldanza, the airline’s former CEO who pioneered the ultra-low-cost business model in America.Read More →
NEWSFeb 07, 2022Frontier and Spirit Airlines Merge in Deal Valued at Over $6.6BnThis morning, Frontier Airlines announced that they would be merging with Ultra Low-Cost Carrier Spirit Airlines in a merger valued at more than $6.6 billion U.S. Dollars. After this deal, Frontier Airlines will control 51.5% of the merger, with Spirit owning the remaining 48.5%.Read More →
NEWSNov 13, 2021Spirit Cuts 9% of January Flights Due To Labor ShortagesThis week, Spirit Airlines has cut 9% of its flights scheduled for January. The reason for this is staffing problems. Because of this, the Fort Lauderdale-based airline has a more conservative outlook in the near term. Read More →
