Spirit Plans Layoffs

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

Volkswagen targets layoffs and 10% pay cuts amid plans for German plant closures, union says

Volkswagen is considering wide spread pay cuts and layoffs as well as closures or size reductions of its plants in Germany, the company's works council said Monday.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Musk, Ramaswamy lay out plans for 'mass' federal layoffs, rule rollbacks under Trump

Tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy said Wednesday that their brand-new government efficiency panel will identify “thousands” of regulations for President-elect Trump to eliminate, ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Unemployment Applications Rose, But Layoff Levels Are Low

The four-week average of claims fell by 9,750 to 227,250.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Layoffs in 2024: A List of Companies Cutting Jobs This Year

The layoffs are expected to be smaller and more targeted than those in 2023.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

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 - 6 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 - 6 days ago

PlayStation Executive Defends Layoffs, Says They Were Necessary To Run A Business

It's been tough times of late at Sony Interactive Entertainment, as the PlayStation company began the year by cutting 900+ jobs and cancelling games. In July, Sony axed a number of positions ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

Netflix Executive Promotes AI Game Development Shortly After Huge Layoffs

Generative AI has been the epicenter of conversation about the future of entertainment across movies , TV , music , and video games . With more studios and developers embracing the technology, ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 4

Life Is Strange Dev's Workers Are Going On Strike Over Impending Layoffs

Workers at the French gaming studio Don't Nod--the developers behind Jusant, Life is Strange 1 and 2, and upcoming release Lost Records: Bloom & Rage--are set to strike this week due to imminent ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 6

Dutch say De Jong to play after 14-month layoff

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman expects Frenkie de Jong to make his long-awaited international comeback in Amsterdam on Saturday when they host Hungary in the Nations League.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Los Angeles radio station KFI-AM (640) news division gutted by layoffs

Thirteen employees were laid off this week at iHeartMedia's KFI-AM (640), cutting the staff of the Los Angeles radio station in half.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12

SteamWorld Creators Announce Incoming Layoffs And Focus On Third-Party Games

Thunderful Games, the developer of the SteamWorld series, has announced 80-100 layoffs at the company and a reshifting focus for third-party games. In a press release , the company said the ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 15

Associated Press to cut 8% of staff through layoffs and buyouts

Agency president says fewer than half of cuts should affect news division as 121 people reportedly given buyout offers. The Associated Press announced on Monday that it plans to reduce its ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Union calls Democratic party staff layoffs after record fundraising ‘callous’

Leadership accused of betraying party values after sudden announcement of layoffs without severance. The union representing workers at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has accused the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy denies that 5-day office mandate is a 'backdoor layoff'

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy denied speculation that the recently announced RTO mandate was made to further reduce head count or appease city officials.

Business - CNBC - November 6

The Associated Press says buyouts and some layoffs are ahead as it seeks to cut its workforce by 8%

The Associated Press says it is looking to cut 8% of its workforce, primarily through buyouts, and employees eligible to leave their jobs would begin getting notifications

Entertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago

Halloween costume chain Spirit bet on the pop-up model and won

Spirit Halloween's success as a seasonal pop-up retailer is leading it to make a foray into Christmas with 10 temporary stores.

Which state has the most Halloween spirit?

From haunted houses to Spirit Halloween stores and more, how does your state rank in Halloween spirit? Our one-of-a-kind jack-o-lantern scale will tell you!

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.

Fitch Downgrades Spirit Airlines’ Credit Rating

Spirit Airlines is working on alternatives to improve its liquidity.

Business - Inc. - November 16

Kingsbury sends Spirit to final with air of 'destiny'

Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury saved all three penalties she faced as the Spirit defeated reigning champion NJ/NY Gotham FC in a 3-0 penalty shootout on Saturday at Audi Field to ...

Sports - ESPN - November 17

Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

A federal judge had blocked the budget airline's proposed merger with JetBlue.

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 - 6 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. - 6 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 - 6 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.

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 - 6 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 - 6 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 - 6 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 ...

Kang makes record donation U.S. women's soccer

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang has pledged to donate $30 million to the U.S. Soccer Federation's women's and girls' programs, the USSF announced Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Son lauds Palestine spirit as example to follow

Son Heung-Min praised Palestine for the spirit they showed in holding South Korea to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

UCLA puts in dominant performance to end South Carolina's 43-game win streak

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Sports - ESPN - 2 hours ago

NFL's Week 8 arrivals led by National Tight Ends Day appreciation

NFL stars caught eyes and cameras alike with their stylish arrivals to Week 8 games.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Review: Space-age art pulsates with the spirit of exploration at Palm Springs museum

PST Art exhibition explores aerospace's profound impact on Southern California artists and the extraterrestrial inspirations for their work.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

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