Spirit Airlines Aims To Exit Chapter 11 Early Next Year

Spirit Airlines aircraft taking off, viewed from rear

Spirit Airlines announced new premium offerings while implementing cost-cutting measures in recent months.

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Ten months after a ruling blocked its merger with JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. During closing arguments in the antitrust trial initiated by the U.S. Justice Department, a district judge mused to its counsel, “We’re not going to get anywhere if you...
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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