NEWSOct 04, 2024Spirit Airlines Considers Bankruptcy FilingSpirit Airlines executives are considering filing for bankruptcy in the future. See what the current plans are for the airline and how much debt the airlines owes to creditors.Read More →
NEWSMay 10, 2024Spirit Airlines Hit With Engine Issues Amid Revenue StrugglesSpirit Airlines, America's largest ultra-low-cost airline, is struggling with various aspects of its operation. The carrier is expecting less revenue in the second quarter of 2024, an issue that stems from a multitude of issues.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSMar 16, 2024My Experience on America’s Worst-Rated Airline: Is Spirit Really That Bad? In early May, our writer Adam Schupak had the opportunity to fly Spirit Airlines between Newark (EWR) and Charleston (CHS). Considering all of the recent changes occurring within the airline, such as new cabins and policies onboard, he was curious whether or not the airline deserves the bad rap that people usually give it. Read More →
INFORMATIONALFeb 20, 2024What 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 the 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 →
NEWSJan 28, 2024How Chiefs and 49ers Fans Can Fly to Super Bowl LVIII in Las VegasChiefs and 49ers fans are excited to see their teams play in the upcoming Super Bowl LVIII on February 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. Many airlines - including American, Delta, and United - have added extra flights to accommodate fans in Kansas City and the San Francisco Bay Area. Fans in other cities can also visit the Super Bowl through additional flights from other airports nationwide. Read More →
NEWSJan 16, 2024Federal Judge Blocks $3.8B Acquisition of Spirit Airlines, Stock Plummets 61% A Federal Judge blocked the acquisition of Spirit Airlines by JetBlue, a merger that would have produced the fifth-largest airline in the United States. The ruling by District Judge William Young from Boston cited antitrust laws, saying the merger "does violence to the core principle of antitrust law: to protect the United States' markets -- and its market participants -- from anticompetitive harm."Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 02, 2023The Future of JetBlue: Is the Airline in Serious Trouble?With an antitrust lawsuit and worse Q3 & Q4 than anticipated, JetBlue has seen some better days, but will this be the end of JetBlue? JetBlue has recently announced a buyout with Spirit Airlines worth around $3.8 billion. However, this effort may not succeed.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 23, 2023Flying a Low-Cost Airline Anytime Soon? Here's How You Can Save BigBudget airlines have become a very popular method of travel across the world. But, how can one have the CHEAPEST budget airline experience? All is explained in this comprehensive article.Read More →
NEWSAug 20, 2023Airlines Waive Several Fees as Hurricane Hillary Heads for CaliforniaTropical depression Hillary is wreaking havoc on west coast aviation operations with numerous airlines delaying flights. This article also includes airline change policies in regards to the storm and Southern California. Read More →
ROUTESJun 09, 2023Spirit Launches Service to San JoseThis week, Spirit Airlines launched its first-ever flights from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC). Spirit's ultra-low-cost service can now be found at seven California Airports, SJC being the latest addition. Spirit inaugurated daily flights from San Jose to Dallas-Forth Worth, San Diego, and Las Vegas. Read More →