Daily Memo: On Thin Ice, U.S. ULCC Pioneer Spirit Airlines Adapts

Spirit Airlines A320
Credit: Joe Pries
Nearly 20 years after Spirit Airlines undertook a transition to pioneer an ultra-low-cost model in the U.S., the carrier now finds itself in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Spirit’s current financial state is a far cry from the 23.4% adjusted pre-tax margin it posted for 2015 and a return on...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

Lori Ranson

Lori covers North American and Latin airlines for Aviation Week and is also a Senior Analyst for CAPA - Centre for Aviation.

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