Spirit Airlines soars after premium seating plan reveal, joining Southwest
Spirit Airlines on Tuesday announced plans to capture growing demand for premium travel as it pursues higher-margin revenue to ease cost pressures and boost profits. The Florida-based ultra-low-cost airline offers European-style Business Class seating with guaranteed middle seats. Seat options include one carry-on bag, one checked bag, priority boarding, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. The airline […]
Spirit Airlines to defer Airbus deliveries, furlough 260 pilots to save cash
Spirit Airlines on Monday reached an agreement with Airbus to postpone all aircraft deliveries scheduled from the second quarter of 2025 to 2026, with the U.S. airline cutting back about 260 pilots as it seeks to save money. announced that they are planning to furlough employees. The low-cost carrier announced it would postpone scheduled deliveries […]
Spirit Airlines pilots sending out résumés after JetBlue deal collapse
Some Spirit Airlines pilots are worried and looking for other opportunities after a judge last month blocked the airline’s planned merger with rival JetBlue Airways, casting doubt on its future. There are some people. Spirit pilots, recruiters and industry officials told Reuters the ruling had led to an increase in job applications at other workplaces. […]