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Airlines have started rebooking flights across the U.S. as winter weather intensifies

Several airlines are waiving the fees to change flights as snow storms, high winds and low temperatures are expected across the U.S.

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Is Spirit Airlines a Stock You Want to Buy This Holiday Season?

Spirit Airlines (SAVE) recorded solid topline growth in its 2022 third quarter. However, it missed consensus revenue estimates by more than $3 million. Moreover, the airline industry is witnessing slower bookings amid the recessionary concerns. So, let’s find out if SAVE could be an ideal buy this holiday season….

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Black Spirit flight attendant sues airline, claims racial discrimination over her firing

A former Spirit Airlines flight attendant is suing the Broward County airline in Miami federal court, alleging she was fired for being overweight after not being given the same opportunity to lose weight as a white colleague.

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Spirit Airlines pilots reach tentative contract, union says

Pilots at discount carrier Spirit Airlines of Miramar, Florida, have reached a tentative contract deal that would give them significant financial gains over the next two years, their union announced Friday.

Tribune News Service

Flight attendant sues airline that fired her for being ‘too big’ for jump seat

Crew member claims plus-size white colleague was treated differently

The Independent UK

Woman bites, kicks and spits on six deputies at New Orleans airport

It was later revealed that the woman’s uncle is former New Jersey governor Chris Christie

The Independent UK

US bid to kill American-JetBlue partnership goes to judge

The government and two major airlines are giving starkly contrasting views about the impact of an alliance between the airlines

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Plane turned round after passenger mistakenly yells ‘fire’

‘Yelling fire in an aircraft is like saying gun in a shopping center – it’s gravely serious, so you better be sure you are correct,’ says aviation blogger

The Independent UK

Spirit shareholders approve sale to JetBlue. Tough scrutiny expected though to gain regulatory approval

Florida-based Spirit Airlines said its shareholders voted Wednesday to approve the airline’s $3.8 billion sale to New York-based JetBlue Airways, clearing the next step in a long road to combine the two airlines.

Miami Herald

Spirit shareholders ready to vote on JetBlue takeover

The marriage proposal that Spirit Airlines originally rejected from JetBlue Airways is set to go before the South Florida carrier’s shareholders on Wednesday, with industry analysts confident that it would pass with ease.

Tribune News Service

JetBlue CEO first witness in US lawsuit against 2 airlines

A trial is underway in the federal government's lawsuit aiming to kill a partnership between American Airlines and JetBlue Airways in the Northeast

The Independent UK

Flying Is a Mess Right Now, but Elizabeth Warren Is Wrong To Blame Airline Mergers

Why does Elizabeth Warren think that JetBlue buying Spirit Airlines will be bad for consumers?

Reason

Nurse incredibly saves baby who stopped breathing on Spirit Airlines flight to Orlando

The clip also shows the aftermath of the terrifying ordeal which features the three month old letting out an adorable giggle as relief sweeps the cabin

The Independent UK

Pro skater forced to snap skateboard in half to take it on flight

Shaun Hover could either leave his board behind, or pay £76 to take it on the flight

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Spirit Airline employee PUNCHES female customer at airport after she touches his face

Shocking footage shows the moment a Spirit Airline employee punches a woman during a heated argument as the pair square up to each other and start shouting abuse

The Independent UK

Spirit Airlines employee suspended after he was filmed punching a female customer at Dallas airport

Argument reportedly began over seating arrangement

Tribune News Service

Spirit Airlines agent suspended, passenger speaks after DFW Airport fight goes viral

DALLAS — A Spirit Airlines vendor at DFW International Airport has suspended a gate agent involved in a violent altercation that went viral online.

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A TikToker With Eczema Claims She Was Pulled Off A Flight ’Cos Staff Thought She Had Monkeypox

She said she was lucky to have a tube of prescription cream with her.

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Woman tells US budget airline to educate workers after her eczema was mistaken for monkeypox

TikTok user and her wife were challenged over skin condition

Benzinga

JetBlue Airways Shares Slide After Missing Q2 Street Expectations

JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ:JBLU) reported a second-quarter FY22 adjusted loss per share of $(0.47) compared to adjusted EPS of $0.60 in 2Q19, missing the consensus of $(0.11). Operating revenue grew 16.1% compared to 1Q19 and +63.1% year-over-year to $2.45 billion, missing the consensus of $2.46 billion. Capacity increased by 2.3% year over three,…

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JetBlue agrees to buy Spirit for $3.8B. It would create the 5th largest U.S. airline

The agreement Thursday capped a months-long bidding war and arrives one day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart. The deal still needs approval from antitrust regulators.

The Independent UK

JetBlue buys Spirit for $3.8 billion to become fifth-biggest US airline

JetBlue wins bidding war for ultra-low-cost carrier after recently launching flights to London Heathrow

The Independent UK

JetBlue buys Spirit for $3.8 billion

JetBlue is buying Spirit Airlines in a $3.8 billion deal, a day after Spirit and Frontier Airlines agreed to abandon their merger proposal

Tribune News Service

Spirit Airlines ends proposed deal with Frontier, paves way for possible JetBlue takeover

Spirit Airlines has ended its proposed merger with Frontier Airlines, clearing a path for JetBlue Airways to take over the South Florida-based discount carrier.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: In the low-cost airline industry, a race to the bottom

During the golden age of commercial aviation, passengers enjoyed gourmet meals and stretched out in roomy comfort. Fast forward to the current state of flight, epitomized by Spirit Airlines, an ultra-low-cost carrier notorious for poor service that nonetheless is being pursued by two rivals.

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