Cranky FlierAndrew Bashuk

Spirit wins court ruling in LaGuardia slot dispute with Port Authority; sale plans face new constraints

Spirit Airlines’ planned monetization of its New York LaGuardia (LGA) takeoff-and-landing slots hit a roadblock after the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey challenged Spirit’s approach. The airline secured a court win in the slot dispute that could affect the timing and structure of its capital-raising sale process.

2026-06-12T11:18:43.264479-07:00
Associated PressAllan Olingo

Iran war is straining African airlines, industry body warns

By Associated Press: The war in Iran is driving up jet fuel prices, worsening supply strains for African airlines. The African Airlines Association says the crisis has exposed reliance on imported jet fuel.

2026-06-12T09:10:13.344883-07:00