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Frontier Shares Jump ~15% After Spirit Files Second Chapter 11; Investors Eye ULCC Consolidation

Frontier Airlines' stock rose about 14.5–15% after Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 protection again, a move that prompted a Deutsche Bank upgrade and investor bets that Frontier will capture market share in key U.S. leisure markets as Spirit trims routes and pursues deeper restructuring.

2025-09-03T10:33:15.406897-07:00

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Six Unions Demand Management Overhaul at American Airlines, Warn of 'Spirit'-Style Decline

2025-08-30T02:41:09.863814-07:00

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Spirit Airlines Flags 'Going‑Concern' in SEC Filing as Financial Strains Continue

2025-08-21T03:50:27.155526-07:00

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Turkish Airlines Opens Non-Binding Talks for Minority Stake in Air Europa

2025-06-23T17:19:15.476063-07:00

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SpiceJet to Return 10 Parked Boeing 737s to Service India's low-cost carrier SpiceJet plans to reactivate about 10 Boeing 737s that have been parked for an extended period, returning them to operational service, with timing not disclosed. The move marks a step toward restoring the carrier's available narrowbody capacity following prolonged groundings.

2025-09-10T19:35:07.938727-07:00

SpiceJet to Return 10 Parked Boeing 737s to Service

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Lufthansa: progress on turnaround but 2025–26 will be transitional, Spohr warns Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr said the group is making progress on its turnaround—driven by lower‑cost subsidiaries and fleet modernisation—but warned 2025 and 2026 will be transition years. He stressed a recovery at core Lufthansa is essential, or gains at Eurowings, Cargo, Swiss and ITA will fall short.

2025-09-10T07:01:29.895216-07:00

Lufthansa: progress on turnaround but 2025–26 will be transitional, Spohr warns

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Mozambique creates SPV to manage LAM debt and state stake Mozambique has set up a special purpose vehicle to consolidate and manage the debt and the state's equity stake in national carrier LAM, transferring liabilities and ownership interests into a single entity to streamline financial oversight and potential future transactions.

2025-09-07T19:44:51.924635-07:00

Mozambique creates SPV to manage LAM debt and state stake

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Frontier Shares Jump ~15% After Spirit Files Second Chapter 11; Investors Eye ULCC Consolidation Frontier Airlines' stock rose about 14.5–15% after Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 protection again, a move that prompted a Deutsche Bank upgrade and investor bets that Frontier will capture market share in key U.S. leisure markets as Spirit trims routes and pursues deeper restructuring.

2025-09-03T10:33:15.406897-07:00

Frontier Shares Jump ~15% After Spirit Files Second Chapter 11; Investors Eye ULCC Consolidation

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Six Unions Demand Management Overhaul at American Airlines, Warn of 'Spirit'-Style Decline Six major unions representing American Airlines employees have united to demand a management overhaul and clearer strategic direction, citing sustained financial underperformance and competitive drift behind Delta and United. They warn that continued weakness will erode the airline’s ability to fund wages and job security, risking a 'Spirit'-style decline.

2025-08-30T02:41:09.863814-07:00

Six Unions Demand Management Overhaul at American Airlines, Warn of 'Spirit'-Style Decline

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AirAsia X requests another extension to share purchase deadline AirAsia X has filed for another extension to the deadline for a planned share purchase, further delaying completion of the transaction and prolonging uncertainty over the carrier’s near-term capital position. The move keeps shareholders and potential investors waiting on revised timing for the deal.

2025-08-28T18:36:12.757017-07:00

AirAsia X requests another extension to share purchase deadline

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Air Europa asks Turkish Airlines to join its board as Balearic government monitors entry Air Europa has invited Turkish Airlines to join its board as the Turkish carrier moves to take an ownership role, while the Balearic government says it is closely monitoring the entry and seeking guarantees to protect connectivity and jobs on Mallorca.

2025-08-27T00:36:44.052639-07:00

Air Europa asks Turkish Airlines to join its board as Balearic government monitors entry

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Spirit Airlines Flags 'Going‑Concern' in SEC Filing as Financial Strains Continue Spirit Airlines warned of 'going‑concern' doubts in an SEC filing, saying prolonged financial struggles could jeopardize its ability to continue operations. The disclosure underlines persistent pressure on the ultra‑low‑cost carrier's finances and has further dampened morale across the airline.

2025-08-21T03:50:27.155526-07:00

Spirit Airlines Flags 'Going‑Concern' in SEC Filing as Financial Strains Continue

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