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Spirit Airlines Disruption Enters Fourth Consecutive Day
After a major network issue caused hundreds of flights to be cancelled out of Orlando, Spirit Airlines is now entering a third day of disruptions. The carrier has cancelled over 800 flights since...
View ArticleSpirit Ends Week With Over 1,000 Cancellations, More Expected in Weekend
In what has been the most trying week in Spirit Airlines’ history, the carrier is preparing flyers for additional cancellations over the weekend of Aug. 6, 2021. The carrier has so far cancelled 40...
View ArticleSpirit Disruption Ends with 2,800 Cancelled Flights, $50 Million Lost
After cancelling thousands of flights over one week of serious disruption, Spirit Airlines is now warning investors their margins will be lower. The carrier is now telling investors cancelling 2,826...
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Spirit Flyer Caught Lighting Up After Flight Lands
A flyer traveling out of Florida is in trouble for breaking one of the most cardinal rules of commercial aviation. The passenger was caught on a TikTok video lighting up a cigarette as the aircraft...
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Ancillary Revenue Continues to Grow Despite Global Pandemic
In the darkness of 2020, airlines were able to hold on to one bright area of growth: ancillary revenue. Low-cost carriers increased their haul from extras to $34.7 billion in 2020, with three U.S....
View ArticleLow-Cost Carriers to Get Slots at Newark Liberty
With the hopes of spurring competition at United’s New York-area hub, the U.S. Department of Transportation will give low-cost or ultra-low-cost carriers enough slots for eight round-trip flights. The...
View ArticleFlyer Accuses Spirit Flight Attendant of Sexual Assault
Business Insider reports the flyer sued the Miramar-based airline for over $150,000, claiming the airline should have taken more steps to prevent the alleged incident. Flyer Claims Attendant...
View ArticleUnruly Spirit Flyer Deplanes in Zip-Ties
The Nashville Tennessean reports a 42-year-old woman was arrested at Nashville International Airport (BNA) on accusations of attacking other passengers and crewmembers. Flyer Claims “I Didn’t Do...
View ArticleAirline Organization Blames “Great Resignation” for Operational Difficulties
A trade group representing many of the major U.S. airlines are pushing back against that narrative, claiming a tight labor market and lack of resources are to blame for aviation issues. Industry...
View ArticleAhead of Congressional Testimony, Airlines Post Positive News
Before the heads of the major carriers have their day in Washington, the companies are trying to create a positive spin on their recovery plans. Airlines Paint Story of Rebuilding and Recovery,...
View ArticleSpirit Flyer Faces 20 Years in Prison for In-Flight Outburst
The U.S. District Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee announced 43-year-old Amanda Henry of Lebanon, Tennessee is facing charges of interfering with a flight crew after launching an alleged...
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