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What Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy filing means for travelers
Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the wake of growing debt and a failed merger with JetBlue.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Will Spirit Airlines bankruptcy disrupt holiday travel?
The Spirit Airlines bankruptcy news may not affect holiday travel but could limit some service options in the future due to cost-cutting measures. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
What does Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy mean for you?
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will affect airfares across the board, whether you fly Spirit or not, experts say.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Breaking down why Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines, the nation's largest discount airline, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company has had at least two failed merger attempts in recent years as it struggled to rebound from ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
What Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy means for customers
Spirit Airlines is filing for bankruptcy ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The budget airline has faced multiple setbacks recently, including rising labor costs and a failed merger with ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Gunfire strikes Southwest plane on tarmac of Dallas airport, officials say
No one was hurt when Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was struck by gunfire while preparing to depart Dallas Love Field for Indianapolis.Top stories - CBS News - November 16 -
Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines flight in Dallas
A bullet struck near the cockpit of a Southwest Airlines flight with passengers that was scheduled to depart from Dallas Love Field Airport on Friday, the airline said in a statement. Southwest ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
Trump's Cabinet picks and flights hit by gunfire in Haiti: Morning Rundown
Marco Rubio, Elise Stefanik, Lee Zeldin, Stephen Miller, Mike Waltz, Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake, Arizona senate results, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, American AirlinesTop stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Spirit Plans Layoffs and Plane Sales Amid Financial Turbulence
The company disclosed its plans for $80 million worth of cost-cutting moves, but has shared few details.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Spirit Airlines furloughs more pilots as part of efforts to cut costs
Spirit Airlines Inc. on Wednesday said it would furlough around 330 pilots early next year, the latest money-saving effort by the struggling discount carrier to stay afloat as it wrangles with ...Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Ben Baldanza, 62, Dies; Brought No-Frills Flying to Spirit Airlines
He introduced ticket prices that couldn’t be beat, but asked fliers to pay extra for nearly everything, including water, carry-ons and printed tickets.Business - The New York Times - November 10 -
Spirit Airlines mulls bankruptcy, sending its stock price into nosedive
Spirit Airlines, weighed down by mounting debt, is considering filing for bankruptcy protection.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane in Dallas prior to departure
The aircraft was preparing to depart when it was stuck just under the flight deck, and no injuries were reported. A bullet struck a Southwest Airlines airplane preparing for departure from a ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy following mounting debt and a failed merger
Spirit Airlines said Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with losses, growing debt and a failed merger during the post-pandemic travel lull.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy amid mounting financial losses
Biggest US budget airline says it expects to operate as normal as it works its way through Chapter 11 process. Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
What travelers need to know about Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the first major U.S. passenger carrier to do so since American Airlines 13 years ago.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
How Spirit Airlines Went From Industry Maverick to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The budget carrier’s pivot to ultralow fares brought it success but competition, rising costs and a failed merger bid hurt the business.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Shakes on a plane: Delta to serve Shake Shack cheeseburgers on flights leaving Boston
Delta Air Lines will begin shaking up its menu by serving Shake Shack cheeseburgers on flights departing from Boston this December, part of a new partnership with the New York-based burger chain.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Airlines now required to provide automatic refunds for canceled, significantly delayed flights
U.S. airlines are now required to give passengers an automatic refund for canceled or significantly delayed flights and for services that were paid for but not provided, like Wi-Fi or ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Airline Rule Requiring Automatic Refunds for Significant Flight Disruptions Goes Into Effect
The Transportation Department’s new rule also sets the definition for what constitutes a “significant” delay in air travel.Business - The New York Times - October 29 -
Singapore Airlines will add first class, revamp cabins for longest flights
Singapore Airlines will add a first class to its ultra-long-range aircraft and increase the number of business class seats in race for high-spending travelers.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
As Skiplagged’s Hidden-City Flight Business Booms, Airlines Fume
Entrepreneur Aktarer Zaman built his business finding customers direct flights for far lower prices on layover itineraries. Carriers are not pleased.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
Alaska Airlines flight from Dulles makes emergency landing at LAX
The pilot declared an emergency landing as a precaution after a tire blew out during take-off. No one was injured.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Air freight groups and airlines rush to increase flights out of China
Rate for flying goods from Asia to US has jumped as demand for cheap Chinese imports continue to riseWorld - Financial Times - November 17 -
Flight Crews Eye Renewed Union Talks With Alaska Airlines
Cabin crews at the regional carrier are battling to change rules that pay many of them for less than half the time they’re at work.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Eye Opener: Two U.S. flights over Haiti's main airport hit by gunfire with passengers on board
Two U.S. flights are hit by gunfire over Haiti's main airport with passengers onboard amid political unrest and violence. Also, President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill his Cabinet. All that ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
3 hurt when small plane crashes near Southern California dragstrip hosting racing event
Authorities say three people were injured aboard a single-engine plane that crashed near a Southern California dragstrip where fans were gathered for the finals of a racing eventSports - ABC News - 6 days ago -
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