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Frontier's Bid for Spirit Rejected as 'Insufficient'

Frontier Airlines has made a second proposal to acquire financially troubled Spirit Airlines, aiming to form the fifth-largest U.S. airline. Despite Frontier's intentions to consolidate market presence amid the difficulties faced by budget carriers, Spirit has deemed the offer financially inadequate and remains open to improved terms.

2025-01-29T04:49:09.890007-08:00

Wall Street Journal

Dave Davis Appointed CEO of Spirit Airlines After Bankruptcy

2025-04-17T06:09:38.970016-07:00

Seeking Alpha

Spirit Airlines CEO and Chief Commercial Officer Exit After Bankruptcy Emergence

2025-04-07T05:23:45.216220-07:00

Bloomberg

Spirit Airlines Focuses on Standalone Recapitalization, Dismisses $2.16B Frontier Bid

2025-02-11T21:01:06.292491-08:00

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Spirit Airlines to Launch Only Nonstop Service Between Fort Lauderdale and Key West Spirit Airlines will launch the only nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Key West International Airport (EYW), offering travelers a faster alternative to the congested Overseas Highway. The new service expands Spirit’s intra-Florida network by connecting two popular leisure markets.

2025-07-22T11:23:15.612541-07:00

Spirit Airlines to Launch Only Nonstop Service Between Fort Lauderdale and Key West

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Spirit Airlines overhauls fare bundles, shifting ancillaries between tiers Spirit Airlines has overhauled its fare structure by removing checked-bag allowances from its Premium Economy bundle and allowing carry-on additions to its basic Value fare for $40–$65, depending on route. The airline also renamed its fare tiers, aiming to simplify options after customer feedback on ancillary add-on confusion.

2025-06-30T03:55:00.554300-07:00

Spirit Airlines overhauls fare bundles, shifting ancillaries between tiers

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Spirit Asks DOT to Block United-JetBlue ‘Blue Sky’ Partnership Over Antitrust Concerns Spirit Airlines has petitioned the US Department of Transportation to block United and JetBlue’s new “Blue Sky” partnership, labeling the interline accord anticompetitive. The carrier warns the deal could spawn similar alliances among major airlines, squeeze out smaller rivals and lead to higher fares for passengers.

2025-06-24T12:42:49.576453-07:00

Spirit Asks DOT to Block United-JetBlue ‘Blue Sky’ Partnership Over Antitrust Concerns

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Man Convicted for Impersonating Flight Crew to Book 120+ Free Spirit Airlines Flights A federal jury has convicted Tiron Alexander of wire fraud and unauthorized access for impersonating pilots and flight attendants to fraudulently book over 120 free flights on Spirit Airlines. Alexander exploited seven carriers’ employee portals over six years, using 30 sets of stolen credentials and badge numbers to bypass security.

2025-06-11T03:07:39.629971-07:00

Man Convicted for Impersonating Flight Crew to Book 120+ Free Spirit Airlines Flights

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Spirit Airlines Debuts Nonstop Flights from Columbia, SC to EWR, MCO and FLL Spirit Airlines has begun operations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), offering the city's only nonstop services to Newark (EWR) and Orlando (MCO) and direct flights to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). The expansion strengthens Spirit's low-cost network in secondary markets, providing Central South Carolina travelers with enhanced connectivity to major hubs.

2025-06-05T13:29:41.216154-07:00

Spirit Airlines Debuts Nonstop Flights from Columbia, SC to EWR, MCO and FLL

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Spirit Airlines A321neo Bound for LAX Evacuated in Detroit After Bomb Threat Spirit Airlines flight 2145, operating an A321neo scheduled from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (LAX), was evacuated and searched following a bomb threat; no device was found and all passengers were unharmed and flights resumed after a security sweep.

2025-06-05T13:25:34.404232-07:00

Spirit Airlines A321neo Bound for LAX Evacuated in Detroit After Bomb Threat

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Spirit Airlines Marks 33rd Anniversary With 33 Free Flight Pairs for Super Fans Spirit Airlines is marking its 33rd anniversary by giving away 33 pairs of round-trip flights to “Spirit Super Fans”, reinforcing its commitment to accessible, budget-friendly travel. The giveaway coincides with the carrier’s ongoing focus on guest loyalty and on-time performance at industry-leading levels.

2025-06-03T08:11:04.504763-07:00

Spirit Airlines Marks 33rd Anniversary With 33 Free Flight Pairs for Super Fans

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Trade Tensions Disrupt LCC Fleets: Alaska Delays Embraer E175s and Spirit Reassesses Airbus A320neos Alaska Air Group has postponed delivery of two Embraer E175s for Horizon Air amid U.S. tariffs on Brazilian jets, prompting the cancellation of 14 daily flights this summer. At the same time, Spirit Airlines is evaluating postponement or cancellation of A320neo-family orders in response to retaliatory EU duties.

2025-06-03T02:30:53.392805-07:00

Trade Tensions Disrupt LCC Fleets: Alaska Delays Embraer E175s and Spirit Reassesses Airbus A320neos

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