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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

Associated Press

Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike Grounds Mainline and Rouge, Cancelling 700 Flights Daily

2025-08-15T22:30:03.824610-07:00

FlightGlobal

Chris Sununu named President and CEO of Airlines for America, succeeding Nick Calio on Sept. 9

2025-08-18T16:19:46.720836-07:00

AeroTime

Government orders arbitration to end Air Canada strike; cabin crew defy return-to-work order

2025-08-17T02:40:02.563243-07:00

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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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Latvia and Lufthansa each commit €14m to airBaltic as carrier prepares for IPO Latvia's government on 19 August approved a €14 million co-investment in state-owned airBaltic, to be injected concurrently and on identical terms with a matching €14m from strategic investor Lufthansa Group. The funding is intended to support growth and prepare the carrier for a potential IPO.

2025-08-21T01:00:59.743210-07:00

Latvia and Lufthansa each commit €14m to airBaltic as carrier prepares for IPO

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China Eastern to invest $696m to expand services and operations in Xi'an China Eastern Airlines will invest $696 million to expand services and operations in Xi'an, the carrier said. The funding will support enlargement of its local operational footprint and service capacity at the inland gateway, reinforcing Xi'an’s role in the airline’s network.

2025-08-20T17:14:22.516415-07:00

China Eastern to invest $696m to expand services and operations in Xi'an

FlightGlobal

PSA Airlines names Chris McCartney as first-ever COO PSA Airlines, a wholly owned American Airlines regional unit, has appointed Chris McCartney as its first-ever chief operating officer, effective 20 August. McCartney reports directly to CEO Dion Flannery and will oversee day-to-day operations as PSA pursues growth within American’s regional network.

2025-08-20T13:09:29.672413-07:00

PSA Airlines names Chris McCartney as first-ever COO

Airways Magazine

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India and China agree to restart direct commercial flights after five‑year suspension India and China have agreed to resume nonstop commercial flights for the first time in more than five years, reopening a long‑frozen air corridor and signalling a diplomatic thaw. The move restores direct passenger and cargo connectivity long suspended, enabling carriers to redeploy blocked capacity.

2025-08-20T09:49:54.901150-07:00

India and China agree to restart direct commercial flights after five‑year suspension

Skift

Travel Industry Eyes Fed Signals at Jackson Hole The Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole retreat is the summer’s key forum for central bankers, and travel-sector companies are closely watching for policy signals that could affect consumer demand, financing costs and investment decisions across airlines, hotels and airports worldwide.

2025-08-19T12:07:31.010812-07:00

Travel Industry Eyes Fed Signals at Jackson Hole

AirInsight

Interactive DOT T‑100 model highlights US carriers' stage‑length, fuel‑burn and load‑factor trends Using the updated DOT T‑100 dataset, this interactive model maps US carriers' stage lengths, fuel burn and load factors to reveal recent performance trends across the market. It enables side‑by‑side comparison of carrier metrics over time, helping quantify operational efficiency and network‑structure shifts.

2025-08-19T09:16:57.603576-07:00

Interactive DOT T‑100 model highlights US carriers' stage‑length, fuel‑burn and load‑factor trends

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Frontier offers $69 Elite Gold through Dec 2026 to Southwest, JetBlue, Spirit and Alaska loyalty members Frontier is offering members of Southwest, JetBlue, Spirit or Alaska loyalty programs Frontier Elite Gold through December 2026 for $69. Available even without existing elite status, the nearly 18-month promotion includes Gold perks such as a free carry-on and priority boarding.

2025-08-19T06:49:13.265074-07:00

Frontier offers $69 Elite Gold through Dec 2026 to Southwest, JetBlue, Spirit and Alaska loyalty members

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