Articles tagged “spirit airlines”

Good morning from Skift. It's Friday, May 6, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Spirit Airlines thinks any potential merger with JetBlue would fall afoul of regulators. The risk just isn't worth it to Spirit, which underscored its commitment to Frontier's initial bid.

Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways dispute United Airlines' claims that they are responsible for delays at the congested Newark Liberty International Airport. Instead, they argue if United thinks too many flights are taking off per hour, it should reduce its own operations, and not try to limit theirs.

Good morning from Skift. It's Tuesday, May 3, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Spirit has spoken. Frontier is its preferred partner, even after a sweeter deal from JetBlue.

In Skift's top stories this week, Google joins global partnership Travalyst, backed by Prince Harry, in an act towards sustainability, Europeans are set to make record summer travel numbers, and loyalty programs are being revamped across major and minor travel brands alike.

JetBlue’s surprise bid for Spirit could derail Frontier’s deal with the discounter. Losing a tie-up with Spirt may sound like bad news for Frontier, but here's why it will still be a win.

In Skift's top stories this week, luxury hospitality fails to live up to its longtime grandeur, corporate travel thrives in the first quarter, and Expedia Group appoints a Google executive to plot its advertising strategy.

JetBlue's surprise bid for Spirit upended the airline industry and could derail Spirit's planned merger with Frontier Airlines. Analysts question whether Spirit is a match for JetBlue, but JetBlue's leaders insist it is and say the combined airline would lower fares.

Good morning from Skift. It's Wednesday, April 6, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.