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Spirit Airlines exits bankruptcy protection as travel demand slows
NEW YORK -- Discount carrier Spirit Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy protection. The budget airline — known for its no-frills, low-cost flights on a fleet of yellow planes — said Wednesday that its parent, Spirit Aviation…
Airline companies reveal the reason for plummeting plane ticket sales
Sales of plane tickets have plummeted after several disaster involving commercial aircraft. Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian said the decline likely stem from January's devastating American Airlines collision in Washington, DC that left 67 people dead…
Spirit Airlines emerges from bankruptcy a 'stronger, more focused airline,' CEO says
March 12 (UPI) -- Spirit Airlines has completed the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, and is 'emerging as a stronger and more focused airline,' chief executive Ted Christie said Wednesday. The company declared bankruptcy on Nov. 18 after poor…
Spirit Airlines emerges from bankruptcy after eliminating $795M in debt - South Florida Business Journal
Spirit Airlines emerged from bankruptcy on March 12. The restructuring eliminated $795 million in debt. Ted Christie remains CEO with a reconstituted board. Spirit Airlines officially emerged from bankruptcy on March 12, completing a financial…
Travel Thursday: Southwest Airlines announced changes to their bag policy, here's how it impacts you
Katy Nastro with Going.com breaks down the recent announcement with insight on who will still receive two free checked bags and who will now be required to pay.
9 BIG Changes Announced by Southwest Airlines
When it comes to getting to and from Disney World, we know a lot of AllEars readers are big fans of Southwest Airlines. However, Southwest Airlines has recently announced some BIG changes, including changes that are proving controversial. Now…
Spirit Airlines exits bankruptcy protection as travel demand slows
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Amtrak trolls Southwest Airlines: Your bags are still free here
One company wants you to know that they still allow free baggage: Amtrak. This week, Southwest Airlines (LUV+2.23%) reversed a decades-old policy of allowing customers to check their luggage for free. This provided an opening for Amtrak to troll…
Spirit Airlines, fresh from bankruptcy, is ready to take on the new Southwest, CEO says
Spirit Airlines just exited bankruptcy, meeting its target of emerging in the first quarter. The low-cost airline competes in some of Southwest's markets. Executives at Delta and United also see a chance to grab some Southwest customers after the…
Warning from top airline about travel visas leaves Brit holidaymakers confused
TRAVEL between the UK and Europe is changing, with both destinations set to introduce visa waivers in the coming months and years. But Britishtravellers are getting confused between the new European Entry/Exit System (EES), the Electronic Travel…
Southwest flyers fire back over airline ending free checked bag policy: 'Nail in the coffin
Travelers who claim to be loyal customers of Southwest are sounding off after the airline announced changes Tuesday to its popular passenger perk. The Texas-based carrier revealed several changes are being made in an effort to drive revenue growth…
Spirit Airlines Exits Bankruptcy After Four-Month Restructuring
Spirit Airlines emerged from bankruptcy protection Wednesday with “significantly less debt and greater financial flexibility,” meeting its goal to complete a reorganization by the end of this quarter. As part of the restructuring…
Southwest Airlines Ends This Crucial Policy and Black Folks Are Losing Their Minds
Never could we ever predict the day that Southwest would end one of its defining policies: customers can check in two bags for free. But here we are! the company announced it would be doing away with the long-term perk on March 11, according to Fox…
Southwest Airlines to end free checked bags for passengers: here's everything to know
News The popular perk is being dropped for most passengers Written by Gerrish Lopez Time Out Contributor, US With all the extra fees that every airline tacks on to your fare, Southwest Airlines has always stood out for its bag policy. All…
When will Southwest Airlines charge for bags, change seating policies?
Southwest Airlines made a stunning announcement on Tuesday, revealing it would begin charging passengers for checked baggage for the first time ever. Throughout its history, Southwest has been known for not charging for bags, even coining the…
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