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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week
Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.
Spirit Launches Daily Nonstop Service To Monterrey From Austin And Houston
The ultra-low-cost carrier now offers 13 routes between the United States and Mexico.
Spirit Airlines Airbus A321 Returns To Baltimore Following Engine Shutdown
A Spirit A321 experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff, forcing a diversion back to Baltimore.
Spirit Shareholders Will Vote On JetBlue Takeover Next Month
Spirit's board has urged shareholders to vote in favor of the deal.
Spirit Airlines Resumes South-Florida To Managua, Nicaragua Flights
Spirit will be flying to Managua from Fort Lauderdale again, starting on 30th November.
Pro Skater Breaks Board To Fit In Spirit Airlines Bag Sizer
After being told his skateboard was too long, Shaun Hover snapped it in half to avoid a costly luggage surcharge.
Spirit Airlines Is Still Operating At A Loss But Things Are Improving
Spirit has reported a massive loss for the second quarter of 2022, but it is seeing growth towards a brighter future.
Spirit Returns To San Antonio After 13 Years With 2 New Routes
San Antonio will be Spirit's fourth airport in Texas. One of its new routes, Las Vegas, will now have five airlines.
Spirit Achieves Top Noise Reduction Ranking At Two US West Coast Airports
The airline scored highest at Seattle-Tacoma Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
JetBlue Increases Price Offered For Spirit Shares In Merger Bid
This latest move in the ongoing saga marks the fourth offer from JetBlue.
Inside Miami's Enormous Budget Airline Growth
Helped by lower charges, Miami has seen a significant rise in LCCs/ULCCs.
Spirit Airlines Delays Frontier Vote After Latest JetBlue Proposal
The latest twist in the ongoing saga involving the three US carriers.
The Man Who Transformed Spirit Airlines: Ben Baldanza
The executive evolved Spirit to become an ultra-low-cost carrier.
Spirit CEO Urges Shareholder Rejection of JetBlue's 'Cynical' & 'Disruptive' Offer
CEO Ted Christie has spoken scathingly of JetBlue's unsolicited offer, urging investors to vote against the deal.
JetBlue Attempts To Enhance Proposal But Spirit Board Still Prefers Frontier
JetBlue has put together additional incentives, but Spirit says that the proposal still falls short of being ‘superior’ to Frontier’s.
The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week
Welcome to my 34th routes newsletter! Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.
ATP Opens A New Pilot Training Facility In Fort Myers
The facility becomes ATP's 70th training center in the United States.
Spirit Flight Attendants Continue To Picket After Mass Cancellations
Pickets have already been held in Orlando, Las Vegas, and Dallas, with further protests planned over the coming weeks.
US Airlines Cancel Hundreds Of Flights Due To Weather And Shortages
US airlines face another tough weekend as airlines cancel hundreds of flights due to bad weather and staffing issues.