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The Latest Breaking News from Spirit Airlines

A 35-year-old Florida man booked more than 120 free flights by posing as a flight attendant

Tiron Alexander is set to be sentenced in August.

Fortune

Passenger calls in a bomb threat to Spirit Airlines after he missed his flight

John Charles Robinson allegedly managed to get the Spirit Airlines flight cancelled, but was later arrested when he tried to leave Detroit

The Independent UK

‘Carrying a bomb through the TSA’: Bomb threat causes delays in airport and manhunt

Missed flight, bomb threat, airport chaos, and a manhunt all in one.

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Inside Trump’s big-spender meme coin dinner: Presidential seal and food that looked ‘worse than Spirit Airlines’

A black-tie dinner for the top buyers of Donald Trump’s meme coin featured him speaking at a lectern emblazoned with the presidential seal, despite the White House arguing it was a “private” event on “personal time.” But it was the entree that drew gasps.

The Independent UK

7 Low Quality Brands That Still Have a Weirdly Loyal Following

Some brands win our hearts through exceptional quality. Others? They win despite themselves. We all know them: brands that are constantly dragged in online reviews...

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Spirit Airlines introduces new seats and ‘comfy’ perks in bid for premium passengers

Travelers can start booking the roomier seats Thursday

The Independent UK

How The Slate Truck Ended Up Being So Cheap

Asking how Slate was able to price its electric truck so cheaply may sound like a “no-duh” question. It’s a bit like marveling at how Spirit Airlines is able to sell flights for 50 bucks. The answer is obvious, and in some ways not all that profound: Give people the…

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M&As In Distress

While restructurings have been on the rise for sometime, M&As may soon become a new force in the distressed space and everyone, from the industry leaders to middle market players, will stand to benefit from it.

International Business Times

Spirit Airlines exits bankruptcy protection as travel demand slows

Discount carrier Spirit Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy protection

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines Flyers Brutally Mock Company Over Canceled Free Bag Policy: 'Southwest Becoming Spirit Overnight'

Southwest Airlines is being mocked and compared to Spirit Airlines after announcing the end of its free bag policy for most passengers.

Latin Times

Here’s What You Should Know About Spirit Airlines’ New Passenger Dress Code

Spirit Airlines’ new passenger dress code asks fliers to cover up, wear shoes and conceal offensive attire or tattoos.

Kiplinger

Spirit Airlines rejects Frontier’s white-knight offer to create low-cost behemoth—but they’re leaving the door open

Frontier said a deal would have created the fifth-largest airline to compete with the big four.

Fortune

Frontier Airlines Makes Second Attempt To Merge With Bankrupt Spirit

Frontier Airlines pursues a merger with bankrupt Spirit Airlines to strengthen low-cost airline competition. Spirit's financial struggles and previous fail...

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America’s two largest budget airlines propose merger — what could it mean for fliers?

Frontier Airlines is attempting for a second time to merge with the now bankrupt Spirit Airlines

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Spirit Airlines quietly updated its passenger rules, disallowing customers from wearing see-through or ‘lewd’ clothing and ‘offensive’ body art

Spirit Airlines’ policy update sparks debate about whether airlines can dictate what passengers wear on flights.

The Independent UK

Spirit Airlines bans see-through clothing and says ‘offensive’ tattoos could get people thrown off flights

The updated policy comes after two women were kicked off a flight for wearing crop tops

Latin Times

Spirit Airlines Announces New Dress Code for Passengers Banning 'Revealing' Clothing, 'Offensive' Tattoos

Spirit Airlines introduced a new dress code banning revealing clothing and offensive tattoos following a viral incident where two women accused the airline of sexism over crop tops

Latin Times

Spirit Airlines Passenger Removed from Flight Over 'Anti-Hate' Hoodie: 'I'm Like, Are You Serious?'

Spirit Airlines sparked controversy after removing a passenger from a Los Angeles flight over his hoodie.

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The Independent UK

Bad news for US fliers as world’s safest airlines are revealed

Both Delta Airlines and United Airlines are at the bottom of the safest airlines list

International Business Times

Spirit Airlines Eliminates 200 Jobs In Turnaround Effort

Spirit Airlines has laid off 200 employees and placed 260 pilots on furlough as it navigates bankruptcy reorganization.

Latin Times

Haiti's Main Airport Reopens After Being Closed Due To Gang Violence

The airport was closed following a series of incidents in November when commercial aircrafts came under gunfire from gangs near the airport

International Business Times

JetBlue Cuts Unprofitable Domestic and Transatlantic Routes, Will End Service From JFK to Miami

The airline will also reduce service from JFK to Austin, Texas and end its second daily flight from JFK to Paris.

International Business Times UK

Outrage Soars Over Spirit Airlines CEO's £3M Bonus Cheque Payday Amid Worker Layoffs

Spirit Airlines' CEO received a $3.8M bonus before bankruptcy, while the company faces $2.5B in losses and an unspecified number of job cuts.

The Independent UK

US budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems?

Delta and United Airlines have become the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning a significant share of budget travelers

Fortune

Spirit Airlines CFO faces 'uphill battle' as airline navigates Chapter 11 process

Fred Cromer started his CFO role at the company on July 8.

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