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It might've been the straw that broke the camel's back, but they've been unprofitable since the pandemic.[1] Mainline airlines introducing "basic economy" fare
by wlonkly 5mo ago
It might've been the straw that broke the camel's back, but they've been unprofitable since the pandemic.[1] Mainline airlines introducing "basic economy" fares that weren't as no-frills as Spirit seems to have been a contributor.
[1] https://theaircurrent.com/airlines/spirit-airlines-trump-administration-bankruptcy-bailout-jetblue/ https://theaircurrent.com/airlines/spirit-airlines-trump-adm...