Spirit Airlines plane hit with gunfire while landing in Haiti; one person injured
Spirit Airlines said its plane was struck by gunfire as it was landing in Haiti and was diverted to a plane in the Dominican Republic, injuring one person. “We have suspended service in Port-au-Prince (PAP) and Cap-Haitien (CAP) pending further evaluation.” low cost airlines said Flight 951 departed Fort Lauderdale on Monday and was scheduled […]
Spirit Airlines flight hit by gunfire
Gang violence intensifies in Haiti The United Nations has warned that the crisis in Haiti is escalating, with gang violence worsening across the country. (Video provided by AP, Thumb provided by Reuters) A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was struck by gunfire while landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Monday. A spokesperson for the airline told […]
Spirit Airlines shares soar more than 60% on debt refinancing extension
Shares of Spirit Airlines soared as much as 65% on Monday after the airline signed a deal to extend its debt refinancing plan by two months. The agreement with the American Bankers Association to postpone a deadline that was set to expire Monday until Dec. 21 will give Spirit some breathing room to refinance its […]
Boeing supplier Spirit Aero to furlough employees amid strike
Spirit Aero Systems announced Boeing plans to furlough 700 employees for 21 days on Friday as the company's employee strike continues. Hourly direct, support and administrative employees at the company in Wichita, Kansas, will face a suspension of paid employment on October 28th. “Given the pressures from our customers, we are implementing additional cost containment […]
Spirit Aero to furlough 700 workers for 21 days due to Boeing strike
Peter McNally, head of global analyst at Third Bridge, spoke on “The Big Money Show” about how the Boeing factory workers' strike is impacting business. Spirit AeroSystems on Friday announced it will furlough 700 employees for 21 days, as U.S. aircraft maker Boeing Co.'s more than month-long strike strains the company's cash and inventory space, […]
Spirit Airlines shares sink on report of potential bankruptcy filing
Chris Dane, president and managing partner of Hickory Global Partners, joins “Making Money with Charles Payne” to discuss airline stocks as summer travel heats up. Spirit Airlines' stock price fell sharply on Friday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the ultra-low-cost airline was in talks with creditors and creditors about potentially filing for bankruptcy. […]
Spirit Airlines shares rocked by possible bankruptcy filing
Spirit Airlines is in talks with bondholders about potentially filing for bankruptcy after its failed merger with JetBlue Airways. The Wall Street Journal reported Shares fell 30% in extended trading on Thursday. The company is also seeking to restructure its balance sheet through an out-of-court deal, with recent talks leading to an agreement with bondholders […]
Johnny Cash monument unveiled on Capitol Hill: ‘Embodies the American spirit’
Johnny Cash will now be saying “Hello Out There” to countless visitors to the U.S. Capitol after congressional leaders gathered to unveil a statue of the legendary musician. Tuesday's ceremony was attended by hundreds of people and included Republican and Democratic party leaders, along with Cash's family. The statue is the most recent to be […]
The American spirit is alive and well at Fort Worth’s Cowtown Coliseum
The rodeo, held at the Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas, features all the adrenaline-packed cowboy staples, including bronco riding, team roping, barrel racing, and of course, bull riding. When you buy a ticket, you also get something money can't buy: a refreshing injection of the American spirit. Then the announcer did something refreshing that […]
Get ready to experience the aloha spirit on a sustainable Seaglider
Alaska Airlines Our new partnership with the Hawaii Seaglider Initiative is poised to change the way you explore the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. Imagine gliding effortlessly between the islands in a sleek, all-electric seaglider. This innovative program aims to modernize Hawaii's marine transportation network, making it easier and more sustainable for travelers like you to travel […]