Articles tagged “spirit airlines”

Airlines

United Airlines Comes Out Strong Despite Delivery Delays, FAA Oversight

United reported a strong first quarter, even as it faces an FAA safety review, Boeing delivery delays and rising tensions in the Middle East.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 days ago

United Airlines Comes Out Strong Despite Delivery Delays, FAA Oversight

Airlines

Michelin Has a New Hotel Rating System

Today's podcast looks at Michelin's new ratings, Spirit's next steps, and Europe's short-term rental boost.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Michelin Has a New Hotel Rating System

Airlines

Spirit Airlines Delays Airbus Deliveries and Furloughs Pilots to Boost Balance Sheet

These two major developments suggest that Spirit Airlines management are taking the carrier's financial situation very seriously.

Gordon Smith | 2 weeks ago

Spirit Airlines Delays Airbus Deliveries and Furloughs Pilots to Boost Balance Sheet

Airlines

Spirit Airlines to Receive up to $200 Million for Pratt & Whitney Engine Problems

The compensation could give the struggling Spirit a significant boost to its liquidity.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

Spirit Airlines to Receive up to $200 Million for Pratt & Whitney Engine Problems

Airlines

Southwest Is No Longer a Low-Fare Airline, Ryanair CEO Says

Michael O'Leary says Southwest's all-inclusive fares are a sign that the airline has lost its 'passion' for low-cost travel.

Gordon Smith | 4 weeks ago

Southwest Is No Longer a Low-Fare Airline, Ryanair CEO Says

Airlines

U.S. to Review How Airlines Handle Passengers’ Personal Information

The review into passenger data protections is the first of many the Department of Transportation plans to periodically conduct.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

U.S. to Review How Airlines Handle Passengers’ Personal Information

Airlines

United Halts Pilot Hiring Due to Boeing Delivery Delays

One of Boeing’s biggest customers said it has paused pilot hiring in the spring due to Max 10 delivery delays.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

United Halts Pilot Hiring Due to Boeing Delivery Delays

Airlines

S&P Downgrades JetBlue’s Credit Rating

JetBlue’s credit rating was downgraded as the carrier struggles to return to profitability.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

S&P Downgrades JetBlue’s Credit Rating

Online Travel

Expedia Group Has a New CEO

Today's podcast looks at the new CEO of Expedia Group, a strong signal from Spirit Airlines, and the environmental emissions of Taylor Swift.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Expedia Group Has a New CEO

Airlines

Spirit Airlines CEO Fires Back at Bankruptcy Talk

Spirit CEO Ted Christie described speculation about Spirit’s ability to survive as “a misguided narrative.”

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Spirit Airlines CEO Fires Back at Bankruptcy Talk