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Spirit Airlines Flight Returns to Nashville After Hailstorm Damage

A Spirit Airlines flight en route to Los Angeles conducted an emergency landing back in Nashville due to hailstorm-induced damage. The incident underscores the operational and safety challenges faced by airlines during adverse weather conditions, impacting flight schedules and integrity.

2024-09-04T15:47:31.277900-07:00

Cranky Flier

Frontier and Spirit's Route Strategy Faces Pressure from Legacies and Southwest

2024-09-03T03:52:30.933206-07:00

khon2.com

DOJ Antitrust Review Nears Conclusion in JetBlue-Spirit Merger Case

2024-08-13T19:23:09.038178-07:00

Bloomberg

JetBlue Secures $2.75B Debt Backed by Loyalty Program

2024-08-12T06:11:30.311132-07:00

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avsn.co.uk

Spirit Airlines Flight Returns to Nashville After Hailstorm Damage A Spirit Airlines flight en route to Los Angeles conducted an emergency landing back in Nashville due to hailstorm-induced damage. The incident underscores the operational and safety challenges faced by airlines during adverse weather conditions, impacting flight schedules and integrity.

2024-09-04T15:47:31.277900-07:00

Spirit Airlines Flight Returns to Nashville After Hailstorm Damage

Cranky Flier

Frontier and Spirit's Route Strategy Faces Pressure from Legacies and Southwest Frontier and Spirit Airlines experience strategic challenges as their expansion into large markets is countered by legacy airlines and Southwest using larger aircraft and competitive pricing. The market share for big routes has decreased, highlighting a competitive battleground among major carriers and ULCCs.

2024-09-03T03:52:30.933206-07:00

Frontier and Spirit's Route Strategy Faces Pressure from Legacies and Southwest

khon2.com

DOJ Antitrust Review Nears Conclusion in JetBlue-Spirit Merger Case A federal antitrust attorney from the DOJ indicated that the review of the previously blocked JetBlue-Spirit merger is nearing its end, signaling potential developments in the airline consolidation landscape.

2024-08-13T19:23:09.038178-07:00

DOJ Antitrust Review Nears Conclusion in JetBlue-Spirit Merger Case

Bloomberg

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JetBlue Secures $2.75B Debt Backed by Loyalty Program JetBlue Airways has launched a $2.75 billion bond-and-loan sale secured by its TrueBlue loyalty program, aiming to bolster liquidity and fund general corporate purposes.

2024-08-12T06:11:30.311132-07:00

JetBlue Secures $2.75B Debt Backed by Loyalty Program

FlightGlobal

Frontier Cancels A321XLR Order, Defers Airbus A320neo Deliveries Frontier Airlines has canceled its order for the Airbus A321XLR and deferred the delivery of A320neo aircraft, aligning its strategy with JetBlue and Spirit amid rising costs and weakened demand.

2024-08-08T11:09:44.267395-07:00

Frontier Cancels A321XLR Order, Defers Airbus A320neo Deliveries

FlightGlobal

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Spirit Follows JetBlue in Deferring Airbus A320neo Deliveries Due to PW1100G Issues On August 1, Spirit Airlines announced it had deferred the deliveries of new Airbus A320neo-family jets, citing operational disruptions caused by ongoing Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine problems. This move mirrors a similar decision by JetBlue.

2024-08-01T10:51:13.076315-07:00

Spirit Follows JetBlue in Deferring Airbus A320neo Deliveries Due to PW1100G Issues

Wall Street Journal

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Spirit Airlines Reports $157.9M Loss in Q2, Furloughs Hundreds of Pilots Spirit Airlines faced a significant second-quarter loss of $157.9 million. To manage costs, the airline is furloughing hundreds of pilots and implementing additional capacity cuts as it navigates financial challenges.

2024-08-01T04:42:51.894231-07:00

Spirit Airlines Reports $157.9M Loss in Q2, Furloughs Hundreds of Pilots

FlightGlobal

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JetBlue Unveils 'JetForward' Plan After Spirit Merger Halt JetBlue Airways has introduced its 'JetForward' transformation plan following the discontinuation of its merger with Spirit Airlines in March. The plan aims to realign the airline’s strategy and operations for sustainable growth.

2024-07-31T06:03:35.075517-07:00

JetBlue Unveils 'JetForward' Plan After Spirit Merger Halt

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