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Ben Baldanza, Spirit Airlines CEO Who Pioneered Ultralow-Cost Air Travel in the U.S., Dies at 62
He knew his airline offered a stripped-down version of what his competitors did—and he was proud of it.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12 -
Spirit Airlines warns its equity would be wiped out if it reaches bankruptcy deal with its creditors
Spirit Airlines Inc.’s stock cratered 55% Wednesday, on track for its biggest-ever one-day decline, after the company warned that its equity would be wiped out as part of a restructuring deal that ...Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Spiraling violence and airline shutdowns in Haiti cut families off from adoptive kids
The last words Michelle Reed heard from her 6-year-old adopted son in early November were: “Mom, come get me.”World - ABC News - November 13 -
As airlines avoid Israel, UAE's FlyDubai and Etihad keep up flights for both diplomacy and dollars
Since the Mideast wars began with Hamas’ initial Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, many international airlines have halted, restarted and halted again their flights into Israel’s main gateway to the ...World - ABC News - November 15 -
Budget travel icon Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection after mounting losses
The airline hasn't posted an annual profit since 2019 and lost more than $335 million in the first half of the year.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy after tumultuous period in which two attempted mergers fell through
Spirit Airlines filed for voluntary, prearranged chapter 11 bankruptcy early Monday after reaching an agreement with its bondholders, capping a tumultuous period for the low-cost airline in which ...Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
American Airlines' new system cracks down on passengers trying to board plane early
American Airlines has been testing a new boarding system in Tuscon and two other airports that prevents passengers from trying to board before their group is called. American will add the system to ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Passengers duct tape man who allegedly tried to open door during American Airlines flight
A group of passengers on board an American Airlines flight restrained and tied up a passenger with duct tape after he allegedly tried to open an aircraft door mid-flight.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
NYCFC stadium next to Citi Field to be called Etihad Park after United Arab Emirates airline
New York City FC’s $780 million, 25,000-seat venue that it intends to open next to the Mets’ Citi Field in 2027 will be named Etihad Park under a 20-year agreement with Etihad AirwaysSports - ABC News - 3 days ago -
American Airlines expanding technology, cracking down on line cutting ahead of holiday travel
American Airlines is bolstering its technology to ensure that passengers board only when their assigned group is called as airports prepare for holiday travel, the airline announced in a release ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
How a winning racehorse changed everything for girl with cancer
When Betsy had stomach pain, her GP put it down to a virus - but the five-year-old had cancer.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
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The Stirling doctor who changed the lives of diabetics
Dr Reith came up with the idea for insulin pens, which soon replaced syringes as the way to take the drug.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
