Spirit Airlines

Frontier CEO Barry Biffle was critical of recent remarks United’s CEO made on ultra-low-cost carriers surviving in the U.S.

JetBlue is the latest airline to expand in Spirit fortress Fort Lauderdale, hoping to capitalize on the ultra-low-cost carrier’s uncertain future.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said he was confident in the strength of the U.S. economy after a disappointing jobs report spurred concerns the economy is slowing down.

JetBlue’s upbeat statement is a welcome change, but it’s being measured against a very low bar. The airline’s problems have been years in the making, and it’ll take more than a good month to turn things around.

Spirit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again in a bid to further restructure and reduce its costs.

On today's pod we explain why Spirit is irked by Frontier, why Ryanair is friendly with Booking, and why flight attendants don't want to work for free.

Frontier is rolling out 20 new routes, some in direct competition with Spirit. If Spirit falters, Frontier would be well-positioned to scoop up market share.

On today’s pod we discuss Hyatt’s points expansion, TikTok’s Booking.com friendship, and Spirit Air’s woes.

Spirit Airlines faces an even more uncertain future after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Now, the carrier is considering another restructuring.

For our hump-day pod we discuss Airbnb’s new dalliance with hotels, the U.S.’s tourism unaffordability challenge, and Spirit Air’s continuing woes.