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 struggle

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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. - 4h
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 - 18h
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 - 19h
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 - 21h
Frontier makes new offer to combine with bankrupt Spirit Airlines — and is rebuffed

After walking away from a deal twice last year, Frontier is now making an offer involving fresh debt and stock.
MarketWatch - 23h
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
Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs in bankruptcy cost-cutting scramble

Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs across the airline as it seeks to exit bankruptcy protection this quarter.
CNBC - Jan. 16
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

Frontier makes a second bid for Spirit with budget airlines struggling

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Frontier Group and Spirit Airlines Talk Possible Merger

Frontier Airlines Offers to Buy Spirit Airlines, Again

Frontier Airlines proposes merging with bankrupt Spirit — again. Spirit says no

Frontier Airlines proposes merging with fellow budget carrier Spirit — again

Frontier makes new offer to combine with bankrupt Spirit Airlines — and is rebuffed

Spirit Airlines Will Prohibit ‘Offensive’ Tattoos and Revealing Clothing

Spirit Airlines bans 'lewd' clothing, tattoos

Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs in bankruptcy cost-cutting scramble

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