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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 -
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 Files for Bankruptcy; Lost $2.2 Billion in 5 Years
The low-fare carrier has struggled to find its footing after its planned merger with JetBlue was blocked by a federal judge.Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection following its failed merger with JetBlue, an engine recall that forced dozens of its jets to be grounded and weaker than expected sales. Spirit ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Spirit Airlines Plane Shot at in Haiti and Forced to Divert
A day after the prime minister of Haiti was fired, the airport in Port-au-Prince was closed because of the attack on the aircraft. A JetBlue plane was also struck.World - The New York Times - November 12 -
Spirit Airlines and JetBlue planes struck by gunfire in Haiti
Flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, were suspended after a Spirit Airlines plane was struck by gunfire while attempting to land there.Top stories - ABC News - November 11 -
Fitch Downgrades Spirit Airlines’ Credit Rating
Spirit Airlines is working on alternatives to improve its liquidity.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
A federal judge had blocked the budget airline's proposed merger with JetBlue.Top stories - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Flights not impacted after Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Failed sales and mergers and an engine recall that forced dozens of jets to be grounded have pushed Spirit Airlines to file for bankruptcy. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Budget Carrier Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
The country’s largest budget carrier will cut its year-end schedule by 20 percent as it struggles to return to profitability.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
What the Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Could Mean for Travelers
Flights will still take off and travelers can keep booking tickets, the low-cost carrier said, as the company enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy.Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 4 days ago -
Spirit Airlines announces layoffs, jet sales as it tries to stay afloat
Embattled discount airline Spirit Airlines Inc. on Thursday said it would cut staff, scale back flight coverage and sell jets as it seeks a lifeline following its failed merger with JetBlue Airways ...Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
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 -
Airlines halt flights to Haiti after plane hit by gunfire
Spirit Airlines flight heading from Florida to Port-au-Prince diverted to Dominican Republic after flight attendant was grazed by bullet, amid broader violence in Haiti’s capital. Haiti’s ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Spirit Airlines flight from Florida hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti
A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was damaged by gunfire en route to Haiti and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, the airline said.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Spirit Airlines flight hit by gunfire in Port-au-Prince
A Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The flight was headed to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and was diverted when it was hit. The airline said Flight 951 landed safely in ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Spirit Airlines flight attendant injured after plane to Haiti struck by gunfire
A Spirit Airlines flight to Haiti was hit by gunfire on Monday, injuring a flight attendant, as the State Department warned of "gang-led efforts" to stop travel to the country.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Flights to Haiti Canceled After Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Planes Hit by Suspected Gunfire
The main airport in Port-au-Prince is temporarily closed to air traffic. The country is embroiled in political unrest.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
Spirit Airlines flight attendant hurt after plane struck by gunfire
A Spirit Airlines flight from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was hit by gunfire as it was landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. One flight attendant was hurt and the flight diverted to the Dominican Republic.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Spirit Airlines flight hit with gunfire trying to land in Haiti
A Spirit Airlines flight diverted to the Dominican Republic after it was hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti. One flight attendant was injured by flying debris, according to their union. ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
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 -
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 - 5 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 - 5 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 - 5 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 - 4 days ago -
Spirit Airlines stock jumps 15% after struggling budget carrier said it will sell planes, cut jobs
Spirit Airlines shares rose after the struggling carrier said it will cut jobs and sell planes.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Several airlines suspend flights to Haiti after JetBlue and Spirit planes hit by gunfire
A number of airlines have suspended flights to Haiti after a Spirit Airlines plane and a JetBlue plane were hit by gunfire amid escalating gang violence in the Caribbean nation. CBS News senior ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12
