Frontier makes new offer to combine with bankrupt Spirit Airlines — and is rebuffed
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Frontier Group and Spirit Airlines Talk Possible Merger
Despite a failed deal years ago, the pair are in talks on another possible merger.Inc. - 5h -
Frontier Airlines Offers to Buy Spirit Airlines, Again
Spirit, which filed for bankruptcy protection last year, says it has rejected the new Frontier overture but would be open to a higher offer.The New York Times - 19h -
Frontier Airlines proposes merging with bankrupt Spirit — again. Spirit says no
Frontier Airlines said Wednesday it has again proposed combining with Spirit Airlines, which is in bankruptcy.CNBC - 21h -
Frontier Airlines proposes merging with fellow budget carrier Spirit — again
Frontier Airlines said Wednesday it has again proposed merging with struggling rival Spirit Airlines, which is in bankruptcy.NBC News - 23h -
Frontier makes a second bid for Spirit with budget airlines struggling
Frontier Airlines is attempting for a second time to merge with the now bankrupt Spirit Airlines, which declared bankruptcy late last year as budget airlines struggleABC News - 1d -
Spirit Airlines Will Prohibit ‘Offensive’ Tattoos and Revealing Clothing
The airline clarified (somewhat) the attire and appearance that might prevent passengers from being allowed to board or remain on a plane, a move that goes a step further than other major U.S. ...The New York Times - 5d -
Spirit Airlines bans 'lewd' clothing, tattoos
Spirit Airlines said its passengers may not be allowed to board the aircraft or can be forced to leave if they are sporting “lewd” clothing and/or have not covered “offensive” tattoos, according to ...The Hill - 5d -
Frontier plans new flights from JFK to big American Airlines hubs Miami, LA and Dallas
Frontier said fares would start as low as $19 for JFK-Miami service.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
What went wrong for Spirit Airlines?
Spirit Airlines hasn't had a profitable year since 2019, and it's lost more than $2 billion since 2020. It filed for bankruptcy protection in November.CNBC - Jan. 5
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