Spirit Airlines

By Christine Boynton
While they are split on a decision to appeal, American Airlines and JetBlue Airways are dismantling their more than two-year-old Northeast Alliance.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
JetBlue Airways and American Airlines are proceeding with a wind-down of their Northeast Alliance (NEA), though the two remain split on a decision to appeal.
Airlines & Lessors

William Swelbar
A nuanced approach to designate slots for non-large hub airports beyond the DCA Perimeter is needed.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
ULCC Spirit Airlines added San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to its network, launching three routes from the California airport.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
JetBlue Airways says it will divest Spirit Airlines’ assets at LaGuardia Airport to preserve ULCC access in New York with Frontier Airlines the beneficiary.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Hundreds of Spirit Airlines and Air Canada flights were delayed June 1 as the airlines worked to resolve technical issues.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
More than two years into their alliance, a federal judge has ordered the carries to end the arrangement in a matter of weeks.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Aaron Karp
U.S. startup Breeze Airways will launch service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) in September.
Airports & Networks

By Karen Walker
Airlines execs are increasingly vocal about engine problems.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
ULCCs Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines are experiencing margin pressure as they work toward restoring their pre-pandemic financial performance.
Airlines & Lessors

US ultra-LCC Spirit likes to go low when it comes to its costs and fares, but reaches high when it comes to customer service.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
Carriers face numerous challenges to profitability but remain optimistic.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Runway construction at Las Vegas’ airport is triggering significant delays for operators, creating headwinds for Spirit, the facility’s second-largest operator.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Spirit Airlines expects to see some reduction in Airbus A320neo engine issues this year, but a return to normal could be up to 10 months away.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp, David Casey
Spirit Airlines' new Boston routes include transcontinental service to Los Angeles.
Airports & Networks

By Karen Walker
Listen in as Baldanza talks about his long airline career that started at American Airlines and included transforming Spirit Airlines into a ULCC.
Window Seat Podcast

By Christine Boynton
As forecasts project a continuing pilot shortage, some U.S. airlines are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Citing the pending lawsuit challenging their merger, the U.S. DOT has denied an exemption request from JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
The jury-waived trial will begin on Monday, Oct. 16 and last no longer than four weeks.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Aaron Karp
As they attempt to develop their networks to meet robust passenger demand, U.S. carriers are encountering obstacles.
Airports & Networks

By Karen Walker
DOJ’s gunning for JetBlue is ludicrous but will be costly.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes says the carrier has made “growth commitments” to Florida's attorney general.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Over the next two years Spirit plans a “generational” shift in its fleet makeup, completely retiring the Airbus A319ceo and improving cost and fuel efficiency.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest new route announcements, schedule changes and codeshares.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
After the Justice Department lawsuit, JetBlue’s strategy is in the hands of the courts.
Airlines & Lessors