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Ryanair’s CFO says the airline has plans for an ‘armageddon situation’ as the jet fuel crisis threatens weaker European airlines this winter
EnergyRyanair’s CFO says the airline has plans for an ‘armageddon situation’ as the jet fuel crisis threatens weaker European airlines this winter
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 18, 2026
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Travel & LeisureSpirit Airlines apologizes to all the Americans who can’t afford any summer vacation flights as it shuts down
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 18, 2026
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SuccessDelta CEO Ed Bastian asked AI to write his graduation speech—then scrapped it and warned Gen Z against ‘pushing the easy button’
By Preston ForeMay 12, 2026
Frontier swoops in after Spirit fails while rivals cut capacity
North AmericaFrontier swoops in after Spirit fails while rivals cut capacity
By Siddharth Philip, Vivien Ngo, Allyson Versprille and BloombergMay 10, 2026
Pedestrian who jumped Denver airport fence dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane, sparking an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate
North AmericaPedestrian who jumped Denver airport fence dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane, sparking an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate
By The Associated PressMay 9, 2026
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CommentaryI litigated the JetBlue-Spirit merger. A few thoughts on the future of antitrust in the airline industry
By James "Jimmy" MooreMay 7, 2026
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Travel & LeisureIt’s always happy hour at the airport bar, but Ryanair’s CEO is calling for a crackdown on 6am tipples: ‘Who needs to be drinking beer at that time?’
By Tristan BoveMay 6, 2026
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HealthThe viral TikTok $1.75 billion bid to save Spirit Airlines is fighting the wrong villain
By Eva RoytburgMay 5, 2026
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North America‘A major catastrophe was avoided by feet’: A United Airlines plane hits a truck and light pole while landing at Newark airport
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressMay 4, 2026
Spirit Airlines is ending operations immediately and going out of business after 34 years, with refunds to come but no customer service
EconomySpirit Airlines is ending operations immediately and going out of business after 34 years, with refunds to come but no customer service
By Aamer Madhani, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
Trump says a ‘final proposal’ for a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines is under consideration
PoliticsTrump says a ‘final proposal’ for a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines is under consideration
By Michelle L. Price, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026
A frontier plane with the New York-New York Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip in the background
EnergyAs Spirit Airlines looks for a lifeline, Frontier and Avelo are asking the Trump administration for $2.5 billion to cover jet fuel costs
By Jacqueline MunisApril 27, 2026
United Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls
PoliticsUnited Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines
Economy‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines
By Sydney LakeApril 27, 2026
U.S. considers using Defense Production Act for Spirit bailout
PoliticsU.S. considers using Defense Production Act for Spirit bailout
By Allyson Versprille and BloombergApril 25, 2026
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