Spirit Airlines is going upscale. In a break from its history, it will offer fares with extra perks
Spirit Airlines is about to roll out tickets that include perks like free snacks and no fee for checking a bag.
JetBlue and Spirit are ending their $3.8 billion merger plan after a federal judge blocked the deal
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines are ending their proposed $3.8 billion merger after a federal judge blocked the deal, ruling it would hurt competition.
Boeing confirms it's in talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, its key supplier on the troubled 737 Max
Boeing is in talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, which makes fuselages for Boeing 737 Max jetliners.
Court sets June hearing for JetBlue and Spirit appeal of a ruling blocking their $3.8 billion merger
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines have to wait until June for a chance to save their $3.8 billion merger.
JetBlue tells Spirit Airlines that it may terminate its $3.8 billion buyout offer challenged by US
JetBlue Airways says it may end its attempt to buy low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines as soon as this weekend, sending Spirit shares tumbling.
JetBlue's $3.8 billion buyout of Spirit Airlines is blocked by judge citing threat to competition
A federal judge has sided with the Biden administration and blocked JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines.
US intensifies oversight of Boeing, will begin production audits after latest mishap for planemaker
The Federal Aviation Administration says it will increase oversight of Boeing and audit the production of the 737 Max 9 jetliner after a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines plane in midflight last week.
Investigation into why a panel blew off a Boeing Max 9 jet focuses on missing bolts
Federal regulators are extending the grounding of some Boeing jets after an Alaska Airlines plane lost a side panel last week.
Lawyers suing JetBlue say the airline could raise fares on some routes after buying Spirit Airlines
Lawyers suing JetBlue say in court filings that the airline could raise fares on some routes by up to 40% if it succeeds in buying Spirit Airlines.
5 things to do while you’re stuck at the airport waiting for a new flight
Just ask anyone who has traveled in the past few weeks and they will tell you that having your flight changed, canceled or redirected is becoming more and more common these days.
New this week: Lizzo, 'Criminal Minds' and 'The Woman King'
This week’s new entertainment releases include an live posthumous album from Tom Petty, the criminal profile spinoff series “Criminal Minds: Evolution,” a documentary about the plucky Mars Rover Opportunity and a TV series that focuses on the backstage melodrama at the Chippendale’s male strip clubs.
Spirit plane towed after brakes overheat, ignite
ATLANTA (AP) — Passengers aboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Tampa are safe after one of the plane’s brakes overheated and briefly caught fire upon landing in Atlanta on Sunday, airport officials said.
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Frequent flyer mile programs vary
But can you really get where you want to go using your frequent flyer miles? To find out, Consumer Reports asked staffers to try booking round-trip tickets using their frequent flyer miles with nine programs: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Jet Blue, Southwest, Spirit, United and US Airways. Spirit required the most miles for the routes staffers checked, followed by US Airways. Whatever you do, Consumer Reports says don't hoard frequent flyer miles. Consumer Reports says that if you can't book a seat using miles, try calling the frequent-flyer service desk.