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Bankrupt Spirit Airlines seeks recapitalization after rejecting Frontier's bid
After filing for bankruptcy protection and going back and forth with Frontier Airlines — again — over a potential acquisition, Spirit Airlines has a new plan.
Frontier Airlines Prepared To Move Quickly In Spirit Offer
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Spirit rebuffs latest Frontier takeover bid
Spirit Airlines has rejected a third takeover attempt by rival Frontier Airlines, and will instead proceed with its own recapitalisation efforts, which it expects to complete by end-March.
Spirit Airlines rejects takeover bid from rival Frontier
Spirit Airlines has again rejected a third takeover bid from budget rival and Denver-based Frontier Airlines, saying that it would focus on its own plan to emerge from bankruptcy and stabilize its finances.
Spirit rejects Frontier’s bid for discount airline again
The discount airline said it plans to focus on a reorganization plan for future operations. Spirit said its restructuring will provide more value to stakeholders.
Spirit Airlines rejects Frontier's latest merger bid, plans to proceed on its own
A merger of America's two largest budget airlines appears increasingly unlikely. Spirit Airlines on Thursday rejected Frontier Airlines' latest proposal for a merger, which would have helped bring the Florida-based carrier out of bankruptcy to join forces with its top competitor.
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Spirit Airlines Retires Its Last Airbus A319
Spirit Airlines has retired its last commercial Airbus A319 aircraft, saying goodbye to the smallest Airbus A320 aircraft family member that was part of its fleet (as it never operated the ...
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Spirit, Frontier clash over terms of potential merger deal
Spirit Airlines' filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ... airlines would service 100 million passengers per year with over 400 aircraft within a few years. A deal would mutually expand the ...
United's busiest domestic route out of SFO is to surprise city
European discount carrier Norse Atlantic Airways just announced a new California route for next summer from LAX to Athens.
Airlines desperately want more planes — but Boeing and Airbus can't keep up
The bottlenecks have forced global carriers to adjust their 2025 capacity plans, cut routes, and spend more money to keep ...
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Spirit Airlines bans ‘lewd’ clothing, tattoos
Spirit Airlines said its passengers may not be allowed to board the aircraft or can be forced to leave if they are sporting “lewd” clothing and/or have not covered “offensive” tattoos ...