U.S. Unveils New Airline Customer Service Portal
Air travelers in the U.S. now have a one-stop shop when it comes to knowing what airlines will provide them with in the event of a lengthy flight delay or…
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Ex-Spirit CEO Ben Baldanza Thinks Electric Planes Face Huge Commercial Challenges
The future commercial use of electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, or eVTOLs, will be "highly challenging," according to former Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza, who's a fan of the…
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Spirit Airlines Is Latest to Blame Its Slower Recovery on Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues
Spirit Airlines lost money in the June quarter for the obvious reasons, including fuel, but also because air traffic control staffing issues that its executives say are slowing the recovery.
JetBlue’s Next Challenge: U.S. Officials
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at JetBlue’s coming regulatory fight, Graduate Hotels’ sports play, and Inspirato’s earnings.
The JetBlue-Spirit Airline Union: Let the Lawyering Begin
JetBlue has the takeover deal it wanted. But before getting control of its rival Spirit, Washington will need to give its green light. Here are the ways this could unfold.
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JetBlue Faces Problem With Rising Costs: How the Spirit Merger Won’t Help
JetBlue's cost problems shone brightly in the second quarter when, despite record revenues, the airline lost money. The airline's planned merger with Spirit is only likely to exacerbate the situation.
JetBlue to Buy Spirit Airlines for $3.8 Billion
It's taken JetBlue four attempts to buy Spirit. Now it's crossed the line in a deal that's worth $3.8 billion, as long as it doesn't raise any antitrust red flags in Washington, D.C.
Spirit Rejects Frontier and Continues JetBlue Talks
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the latest in Spirit’s takeover, Colombia’s tourism revamp, and Wyndham’s revenue strategy.
Spirit Says Merger With Frontier Is Off as Negotiations With JetBlue Continue
Spirit rejecting Frontier's merger deal is stunning considering Spirit had given indications it preferred a merger with Frontier after JetBlue's repeated offers.
Shareholder Group Recommends Against Spirit-Frontier Merger
Shareholder group Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) is advising investors in Spirit Airlines to vote against a proposed merger with Frontier Airlines.