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Spirit flight diverted after battery fire in overhead bin

A Spirit Airlines flight from Dallas to Orlando was diverted to a Jacksonville, Florida, airport after a battery on a passenger's item in an overhead bin caught fire

The Independent UK

Passenger helps crew put out fire on flight after vape battery catches alight

A retired firefighter onboard helped put the flames out

The Independent UK

JetBlue mounts full-court press for Spirit buyout approval

JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes was unequivocal when asked what he’d do if the U.S. Justice Department blocked his airline’s proposed buyout of Spirit Airlines, South Florida’s low-cost hometown air carrier.

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Woman saves £70 by shipping her clothes instead of checking in bag on flight

’If you plan ahead, it works so well!’ she declared

The Independent UK

3 Airline/Space Stocks Still Experiencing Turbulance in 2023

The airline industry has been struggling with macroeconomic issues, which is expected to keep fundamentally weak stock Spirit Airlines (SAVE) under pressure in the near term. In addition, while the space economy may command a significantly high valuation in the long run, the near-term prospects look beak on Virgin Galactic…

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Brawl erupts between Spirit Airlines agents and passengers over denied luggage

There were no arrests resulting from the fight

The Independent UK

Spirit Airlines pilots back contract with 34% average pay hike, union says

Spirit Airlines pilots have ratified a two-year contract with management that will produce $463 million in economic gains including an average 34% pay hike, the Air Line Pilots Association said Tuesday.

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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.

Miami Herald

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

Miami Herald

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

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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?

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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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