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 →
NEWSAug 02, 2022JetBlue Reports a Net Loss Amid Record RevenueAmid the recent news of a merger with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways reported a loss led by surging costs. Nonetheless, the airline reported record revenue.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 17, 2022JetBlue: The Carrier Without A Merger PartnerJetBlue Airways, during the last few decades, has continued to grow across the United States and beyond. However, this growth comes despite two failed attempts to merge with other low-cost carriers.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 →
ROUTESApr 25, 2022Spirit Airlines Begins Service To MemphisUltra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has officially started service to Memphis International Airport (MEM). The carrier operated its inaugural flights from Orlando (MCO) and Las Vegas (LAS) to Memphis. Flights began on April 20th and will operate daily. This marked Spirit’s first regular scheduled appearance at Memphis. Read More →
NEWSApr 05, 2022JetBlue Makes Bid To Acquire Spirit AirlinesJust after Frontier announced its plan to purchase Spirit Airlines, JetBlue made an even more generous bid to purchase the ultra-low-cost carrier. This offer has acted as a competitive blow to Frontier Airlines, which was hoping to use consolidation to grow its presence across America.
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STORIESMar 26, 2022The Frontier/Spirit Merger: Bad For Business and Bad For ConsumersWith so many mergers in the airline industry throughout the past few years, many believed that the industry’s period of consolidation was over. However, recently, Frontier and Spirit Airlines announced their plans to merge, creating the fifth largest airline in the United States. While the companies claim the combined carrier would offer better options to travelers across its network, closer examination reveals plenty of red flags around the proposed merger.Read More →
NEWSMar 18, 2022Spirit Airlines Grows Presence in San Diego for First Time in Five YearsUltra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is now joining Southwest as the second airline to operate flights from San Diego to Oakland. Spirit's ultra-low-fares might be enough to shift the pendulum in its favor against Southwest. 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 →
