Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines is applying to DOT for the right to launch a beyond-perimeter route between Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and San José, California.

For the major U.S. low-cost carriers, the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 had ever-increasing revenues but nearly all of them saw net losses.

Airlines have enjoyed strong demand for the past two years. But with more capacity entering the market, yields are coming under pressure.

Spirit Airlines says it is “on the cusp” of making changes it believes will lead back to sustained profitability.

Steep costs, capacity swings and Boeing woes compounded an already seasonally challenging quarter for U.S. airlines.

This week’s Carbon Analysis looks at some alternative U.S. airlines, namely, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Spirit Airlines.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Given the accounting change, Spirit Airlines now estimates it will recognize roughly $1.6 million of credits from grounded aircraft in the first quarter.

Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors discuss the changing fortunes of airlines as passengers focus on premium services and brand.

This comes at a time when each carrier desperately needs to slash costs while pilot pay has soared to historical highs.

The deferrals will push Airbus A320neo family aircraft deliveries scheduled between the second quarter of 2025 and the end of 2026 to 2030-31

Digital advances help airlines capitalize on seat choices, onboard sales and more.

This week’s Flight Friday looks at a selection of North American operators, as the upcoming MRO Americas event is rapidly approaching.

With two merger attempts in the rearview mirror, the carrier is focused on moving forward, challenging its past with its vision for the future.

Spirit Airlines plans to adjust its network to tackle operational challenges in Florida and enhance connectivity in select U.S. cities.

Spirit Airlines Executive Vice President and CCO Matt Klein expects to see more consolidation—despite the collapse of the ULCC’s merger with JetBlue Airways.

Network adjustments are ahead for JetBlue Airways, as it moves beyond a terminated Spirit Airlines merger and its shuttered alliance with American Airlines.

ULCCs are working to overcome significant headwinds with plans for improved liquidity and refined network strategies.

Short-sighted merger rejections have real-world consequences.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

With their merger agreement ended, JetBlue and Spirit will pursue growth and profits as independent airlines.

Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors discuss the news of JetBlue and Spirit's dissolved merger and what it means moving forward.

The decision came down to a dwindling time frame for a self-imposed summer deadline contained within the deal’s terms.

The airlines say a U.S. District Court ruling blocking their proposed merger ignores the vast majority in favor of a few.

While the U.S. Big 4 carriers have all been showing signs of recovery, the picture hasn’t been quite the same for U.S. LCCs.