The Latest Breaking News from Spirit

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.

WEKU · Jul 28, 2022

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 · Jul 28, 2022

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Benzinga · Jul 28, 2022

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.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2022

Southwest hits worker milestone before all the other major airlines

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has hired 10,000 employees since January, bringing it back to pre-COVID staffing levels faster than the other major carriers.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022

Should You Avoid Spirit After It Delays Deal With Frontier for Third Time?

Spirit Airlines (SAVE) deferred its shareholder vote for the third time since its proposed merger with Frontier Group (ULCC) was announced in early February. The company has also received an all-cash offer from JetBlue Airways (JBLU), and signing either deal would create the fifth largest airline in the U.S. Considering…

StockNews.com · Jul 12, 2022

Bidding war escalates, as Spirit Airlines again delays final decision on Frontier merger

For the second time this month, Broward County’s Spirit Airlines has postponed a final decision on whether to go ahead with a planned merger with Frontier Airlines.

Miami Herald · Jun 30, 2022

Spirit Airlines Defers Key Shareholder Vote On Frontier Deal Again

Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE: SAVE) on Wednesday postponed a key shareholder vote on a proposed deal with Frontier Group Holding Inc (NASDAQ: ULCC) until next week.

Benzinga · Jun 30, 2022

Merger vote at Spirit could reshape discount airline market

Shareholders of Spirit Airlines will vote Thursday on a proposed merger with Frontier Airlines, and the outcome could affect fares for millions of air travelers who depend on the budget airlines

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022

Why Casino Stocks Are Rising This Morning And 2 More Things You Need To Know Today!

Happy Tuesday Zingernation! Goood morning Zingernation! All major indices are green heading into the open as investors look for more signs that we may have already bottomed. Yesterday, the markets had another roller-coaster day, opening up before quickly reversing and closing relatively flat. 

Benzinga · Jun 28, 2022