Ben Baldanza, Former Spirit CEO And Ultra-Low-Cost Model Pioneer, Dies At 62
Ben Baldanza
Credit: Chris Sloan
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Ben Baldanza, former president and CEO of U.S. ULCC Spirit Airlines, died Nov. 5 after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He was 62. Baldanza, an economist, embarked on a 38-year career in aviation after gaining an internship...
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