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Spirit Airlines plans to cut jobs and sell some planes amid looming financial sturggles
Read full article: Spirit Airlines plans to cut jobs and sell some planes amid looming financial sturgglesSpirit Airlines is cutting jobs and selling off some jets worth millions of dollars as the budget carrier aims to cut costs amid looming financial struggles and an uncertain future.
Spirit Airlines is going upscale. In a break from its history, it will offer fares with extra perks
Read full article: Spirit Airlines is going upscale. In a break from its history, it will offer fares with extra perksSpirit Airlines is about to roll out tickets that include perks like free snacks and no fee for checking a bag.
CrowdStrike CEO called to testify to Congress over cybersecurity's firm role in global tech outage
Read full article: CrowdStrike CEO called to testify to Congress over cybersecurity's firm role in global tech outageU.S. House leaders are calling on CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to testify to Congress about the cybersecurity company’s role in sparking the widespread tech outage that grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and affected services around the world.
Spirit Airlines pilot on flight to Fort Lauderdale instructs passengers to prepare for possible water landing
Read full article: Spirit Airlines pilot on flight to Fort Lauderdale instructs passengers to prepare for possible water landingPassengers onboard a Spirit Airlines flight Sunday from Montego Bay, Jamaica, to Fort Lauderdale were instructed by the crew to prepare for a possible water landing.
Spirit to defer Airbus plane deliveries, furlough 260 pilots this year
Read full article: Spirit to defer Airbus plane deliveries, furlough 260 pilots this yearSpirit Airlines is deferring all aircraft on order from Airbus that were scheduled to be delivered in the second quarter of 2025 through the end of 2026, the discount carrier said Monday.
JetBlue shares rise as activist investor Carl Icahn takes a stake in the airline
Read full article: JetBlue shares rise as activist investor Carl Icahn takes a stake in the airlineShares of JetBlue are up more than 11% in Tuesday morning trading as activist investor Carl Icahn took an almost 10% stake in the airline.
Court sets June hearing for JetBlue and Spirit appeal of a ruling blocking their $3.8 billion merger
Read full article: Court sets June hearing for JetBlue and Spirit appeal of a ruling blocking their $3.8 billion mergerJetBlue and Spirit Airlines have to wait until June for a chance to save their $3.8 billion merger.
Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street dips amid dimming rate cut hopes
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street dips amid dimming rate cut hopesAsian shares are trading mixed as pessimism spreads among investors about any imminent interest rate cut in the U.S. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei finished little changed Thursday, inching down less than 0.1%.
JetBlue’s $3.8 billion buyout of Spirit Airlines blocked by judge citing competition threat
Read full article: JetBlue’s $3.8 billion buyout of Spirit Airlines blocked by judge citing competition threatA federal judge is siding with the Biden administration and blocking JetBlue Airways from buying South Florida-based Spirit Airlines, saying the $3.8 billion deal would reduce competition.
6-year-old boy traveling to Florida to visit grandma for Christmas put on wrong Spirit flight
Read full article: 6-year-old boy traveling to Florida to visit grandma for Christmas put on wrong Spirit flightA 6-year-old boy who left on a flight for the Christmas holiday to visit his grandmother in southwest Florida instead was put on the wrong plane and ended up 160 miles away in Orlando.
A trial deciding if JetBlue can buy Spirit — and further consolidate the industry — nears its end
Read full article: A trial deciding if JetBlue can buy Spirit — and further consolidate the industry — nears its endJetBlue says it needs to buy Spirit Airlines to compete with bigger airlines in a post-Covid travel world.
Biden administration takes on JetBlue as its fight against industry consolidation goes to court
Read full article: Biden administration takes on JetBlue as its fight against industry consolidation goes to courtThe Biden administration and JetBlue Airways are facing off in court over the Biden administration's effort to stop JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines.
Spirit Airlines cancels dozens of flights to inspect some of its planes. Disruptions will last days
Read full article: Spirit Airlines cancels dozens of flights to inspect some of its planes. Disruptions will last daysSpirit Airlines is canceling about 100 flights because it's pulling some planes out of service for inspections.
JetBlue said it would give up as many as five gates at FLL in billion dollar Spirit Airlines deal
Read full article: JetBlue said it would give up as many as five gates at FLL in billion dollar Spirit Airlines dealJetBlue Airways said Monday it has reached agreement to turn over Spirit Airlines’ operations at airports in Boston and Newark, New Jersey, as JetBlue ramps up its effort to win regulatory or court approval to buy Spirit.
In court documents, JetBlue says it could raise fares on some routes after buying Spirit Airlines
Read full article: In court documents, JetBlue says it could raise fares on some routes after buying Spirit AirlinesJetBlue says in court filings that it could raise fares on some routes by up to 40% if it succeeds in buying Spirit Airlines.
U.S. consumer confidence jumps to a two-year high as inflation eases
Read full article: U.S. consumer confidence jumps to a two-year high as inflation easesU.S. consumer confidence shot to the highest level in two years this month as inflationary pressures eased and the American economy continued to show resilience in the face of dramatically higher interest rates.
Spirit Airlines customers frustrated after ‘technical issue’ causes cancellations, delays at FLL
Read full article: Spirit Airlines customers frustrated after ‘technical issue’ causes cancellations, delays at FLLFrustration for Spirit Airlines customers continued Thursday after a handful of flights were canceled at Fort Lauderdale Airport due to “technical issues.”
What will become of Spirit’s new Dania Beach HQ if JetBlue deal goes through?
Read full article: What will become of Spirit’s new Dania Beach HQ if JetBlue deal goes through?Spirit is currently based in Miramar, but is currently constructing a new facility in Dania Beach, closer to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, a major base of operations for the airline.
Vote on Spirit, Frontier merger is postponed, again
Read full article: Vote on Spirit, Frontier merger is postponed, againSpirit Airlines is again postponing a shareholder vote on its proposed merger deal with Frontier Airlines, after Frontier’s CEO said in a letter that his airline is “very far” from winning approval by Spirit shareholders.
Police: Woman arrested at MIA after illegally boarding Spirit flight she was late to
Read full article: Police: Woman arrested at MIA after illegally boarding Spirit flight she was late toA 29-year-old woman was arrested Sunday at Miami International Airport after she illegally boarded a Spirit Airlines flight, authorities said.
Spirit Air engages with JetBlue ahead of shareholder vote
Read full article: Spirit Air engages with JetBlue ahead of shareholder voteSouth Florida-based Spirit Airlines, the target of a budget airline bidding war, said Tuesday that it has been in talks with JetBlue about last week’s buyout offer while remaining engaged with Frontier Airlines, with which Spirit has already signed a merger agreement.
Spirit Airlines, a bidding war target, postpones buyout vote
Read full article: Spirit Airlines, a bidding war target, postpones buyout voteSpirit Airlines, the target of a budget airline bidding war, is postponing a Friday vote on whether to accept one of those buyout offers after a flurry of counter proposals from JetBlue and Frontier Airlines.
Bidding war for Spirit Airlines heats up ahead of vote
Read full article: Bidding war for Spirit Airlines heats up ahead of voteThe bidding war over Spirit Airlines is ramping up again with JetBlue boosting its offer for the discount carrier just days after rival Frontier upped its own bid for Spirit.
Spirit tells shareholders to reject hostile bid from JetBlue
Read full article: Spirit tells shareholders to reject hostile bid from JetBlueSpirit Airlines is advising shareholders to reject a tender offer for shares from JetBlue three days after it went hostile in its bid to create what would be the nation’s fifth largest airline.
Spirit still prefers bid from Frontier Airlines over JetBlue
Read full article: Spirit still prefers bid from Frontier Airlines over JetBlueSpirit Airlines’ board still supports Frontier Airlines’ $2.9 billion takeover bid for the airline, saying it determined JetBlue’s competing $3.6 billion offer isn’t a superior proposal.
South Florida leaders lobby for Spirit and Frontier to grow together here
Read full article: South Florida leaders lobby for Spirit and Frontier to grow together hereSpirit Airlines has already broken ground on a new headquarters in Dania Beach, and Broward County leaders want to keep them here as the company plans to merge with Denver's Frontier Airlines.
What does Spirit-Frontier merger mean for South Florida?
Read full article: What does Spirit-Frontier merger mean for South Florida?Spirit Airlines says its new headquarters is still being built in Dania Beach and that, for now, it’s business as usual despite Monday's announcement of a merger with Denver's Frontier Airlines.
BSO: Spirit Airlines employee arrested for stealing items out of luggage
Read full article: BSO: Spirit Airlines employee arrested for stealing items out of luggageBroward Sheriff’s Office deputies say a Spirit airlines employee was taking personal items out of travelers' luggage at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
After passengers left ‘stranded,’ Spirit Airlines resumes somewhat normal operations
Read full article: After passengers left ‘stranded,’ Spirit Airlines resumes somewhat normal operationsAfter days of cancelations, Spirit Airlines travelers arrived at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport hoping operations were finally back to normal. Thankfully, they were.
Frustrations grow amid delays, cancelations for Spirit Airlines
Read full article: Frustrations grow amid delays, cancelations for Spirit AirlinesSpirit Airlines travelers are dealing with another day of delays and cancelations, including at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, where many of them were forced to wait in long lines and even sleep at the airport while waiting to be rebooked.
Frustration at FLL: Spirit Airlines customers face nightmarish ‘operational challenges’
Read full article: Frustration at FLL: Spirit Airlines customers face nightmarish ‘operational challenges’Some Spirit Airlines customers spent Sunday night at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, as they were still facing delays and cancellations Monday
Major delays for Spirit Airlines flights at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Read full article: Major delays for Spirit Airlines flights at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International AirportPassengers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport told Local 10 News' that pilots and flight attendants are on strike.
Caught on camera: 5 men arrested after disturbance over mask mandate at Fort Lauderdale airport
Read full article: Caught on camera: 5 men arrested after disturbance over mask mandate at Fort Lauderdale airportBroward Sheriff's Office deputies said 5 men caused a disturbance in the Fort Lauderdale airport after violating the mask mandate on a Spirit Airlines plane.
Last minute travelers head to South Florida airports despite health official warnings to stay home
Read full article: Last minute travelers head to South Florida airports despite health official warnings to stay homeFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – It was quieter at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport early Christmas morning than it had been the previous days. Last minute travelers filled the Spirit Airlines terminal, despite recommendations from health officials for Americans to stay home due to COVID-19. Frank Evans flew to Fort Lauderdale from Seattle. According to the Transportation Security Administration, more than 5 million people passed through the nation’s airport security checkpoints between Friday and Tuesday. The busiest day at area airports is expected to be people flying in and out of South Florida on Jan. 2., just after New Year’s.
Spirit warns of layoffs; aid for contractors being examined
Read full article: Spirit warns of layoffs; aid for contractors being examinedSeparately, key members of Congress said they are investigating aviation contractors that took federal payroll aid and then laid off thousands of workers. Airlines and airline contractors who received cash from a $32 billion pool of federal payroll aid agreed not to lay off workers until Oct. 1. Airline labor unions are lobbying Congress for six more months of federal aid. Some contractors who received money laid off workers anyway, according to three Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives. At Spirit, the pilots union said it was notified Wednesday that 806 pilots could be furloughed, or terminated with rehiring rights.
Video shows violent scene at Fort Lauderdale airport
Read full article: Video shows violent scene at Fort Lauderdale airportFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. A violent situation was captured on video Tuesday night at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Its unclear exactly what sparked the outburst, but it appears to be at a Spirit Airlines gate for a flight to Philadelphia. Three women were arrested:Tymaya Wright, 20, was arrested on charges of touch or strike battery and petit theftDanaysha Dixon, 22, was arrested on charges of or strike battery. Keira Ferguson, 21, was arrested on charges of touch or strike battery. The Broward Sheriffs Office is gathering information and Local 10 News has reached out to Spirit Airlines as well.
American and 4 other airlines reach loan agreements with US
Read full article: American and 4 other airlines reach loan agreements with USThe Treasury Department said Thursday that it had signed letters of intent for new loans to American, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. American Airlines said it signed a term sheet with Treasury for a $4.75 billion loan, which would be in addition to $5.8 billion that Treasury has already agreed to extend to American. Major carriers including American, United, Delta and Southwest have raised billions in available cash on the private credit market. Some, including United Airlines, have said they would apply for loans but might not use them. Shares of American Airlines and its three closest competitors Delta, United and Southwest ranged from down 1% to up 1% in midday trading.
Nurse says Spirit Airlines crew left woman’s corpse uncovered on flight
Read full article: Nurse says Spirit Airlines crew left woman’s corpse uncovered on flightA nurse said the crew forced passengers -- including children -- to walk by the uncovered woman’s corpse. Nurse Nathalie Albino wants Spirit Airlines to spend more on training crew members for emergency situations. She said they were unassisted by the flight crew. “You know, imagine if it was your mother or grandmother.”Albino said it was frustrating to see how ill-prepared the flight crew was to handle the situation. “Saying that we forced people (out of the plane first) is a flat-out lie.”Hofmeyer also noted that Spirit flight attendants are trained to handle medical emergencies.
Spirit Airlines stays grounded in South Florida, despite moving operations control center
Read full article: Spirit Airlines stays grounded in South Florida, despite moving operations control centerMIRAMAR, Fla. – Spirit Airlines may be moving its operations control center from South Florida to the Nashville area, but the low-cost carrier isn't going anywhere. The Miramar-based airline announced Thursday that more than 240 employees from its operations control center is moving to a facility in Williamson County, Tennessee, where nearly 100 more positions will be added in the next five years. Although it may seem like a blow to the South Florida workforce, not to worry, spokesman Erik Hofmeyer said Friday. Just last month, Spirit Airlines broke ground on its new headquarters in Dania Beach. When it opens in 2022, Spirit plans to add 225 positions to the more than 700 jobs that will remain in Broward County.
Spirit Airlines passengers have a surprise bat passenger
Read full article: Spirit Airlines passengers have a surprise bat passengerSeveral Spirit Airlines passengers filmed cell phone videos of a mysterious animal -- which they initially thought might be a bird, but ended up being a bat -- flapping around the cabin. Passengers on a recent Spirit Airlines flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Newark, New Jersey, did not have the same luxury. According to a rep from Spirit, animal control came on board to take the bat after the plane landed safely and customers were able to deplane. "The aircraft was disinfected and searched as a precaution," the Spirit Airlines representative told CNN. In 2017, a woman gave birth on board a Spirit flight from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas.