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Spirit Airlines pilots reach tentative contract, union says

Pilots at discount carrier Spirit Airlines of Miramar, Florida, have reached a tentative contract deal that would give them significant financial gains over the next two years, their union announced Friday.

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Flight attendant sues airline that fired her for being ‘too big’ for jump seat

Crew member claims plus-size white colleague was treated differently

The Independent UK

Woman bites, kicks and spits on six deputies at New Orleans airport

It was later revealed that the woman’s uncle is former New Jersey governor Chris Christie

The Independent UK

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US bid to kill American-JetBlue partnership goes to judge

The government and two major airlines are giving starkly contrasting views about the impact of an alliance between the airlines

The Independent UK

Plane turned round after passenger mistakenly yells ‘fire’

‘Yelling fire in an aircraft is like saying gun in a shopping center – it’s gravely serious, so you better be sure you are correct,’ says aviation blogger

The Independent UK

Spirit Airlines Just Made It Harder to Fly

The budget airline has made some tough cuts lately.

The Street

Spirit Airline Works to Make Its Flight Experience Less Terrible

The budget airline will soon merge with JetBlue (which is a very different kind of discount airline).

The Street

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Why Spirit May Be a Better Choice Than Southwest Airlines

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Spirit shareholders approve sale to JetBlue. Tough scrutiny expected though to gain regulatory approval

Florida-based Spirit Airlines said its shareholders voted Wednesday to approve the airline’s $3.8 billion sale to New York-based JetBlue Airways, clearing the next step in a long road to combine the two airlines.

Miami Herald

Spirit shareholders ready to vote on JetBlue takeover

The marriage proposal that Spirit Airlines originally rejected from JetBlue Airways is set to go before the South Florida carrier’s shareholders on Wednesday, with industry analysts confident that it would pass with ease.

Tribune News Service

Frontier Airlines Wants to Give You a Free Flight

The airline has a new offer after it was jilted by Spirit for JetBlue.

The Street

JetBlue CEO first witness in US lawsuit against 2 airlines

A trial is underway in the federal government's lawsuit aiming to kill a partnership between American Airlines and JetBlue Airways in the Northeast

The Independent UK

Flying Is a Mess Right Now, but Elizabeth Warren Is Wrong To Blame Airline Mergers

Why does Elizabeth Warren think that JetBlue buying Spirit Airlines will be bad for consumers?

Reason

Nurse incredibly saves baby who stopped breathing on Spirit Airlines flight to Orlando

The clip also shows the aftermath of the terrifying ordeal which features the three month old letting out an adorable giggle as relief sweeps the cabin

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Pro skater forced to snap skateboard in half to take it on flight

Shaun Hover could either leave his board behind, or pay £76 to take it on the flight

The Street

Frontier Airlines Makes Aggressive Moves After Failed Spirit Bid

The discount air carrier is counting on changes to boost its competitive position.

Daily Mirror

Spirit Airline employee PUNCHES female customer at airport after she touches his face

Shocking footage shows the moment a Spirit Airline employee punches a woman during a heated argument as the pair square up to each other and start shouting abuse

The Independent UK

Spirit Airlines employee suspended after he was filmed punching a female customer at Dallas airport

Argument reportedly began over seating arrangement

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Spirit Airlines agent suspended, passenger speaks after DFW Airport fight goes viral

DALLAS — A Spirit Airlines vendor at DFW International Airport has suspended a gate agent involved in a violent altercation that went viral online.

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A TikToker With Eczema Claims She Was Pulled Off A Flight ’Cos Staff Thought She Had Monkeypox

She said she was lucky to have a tube of prescription cream with her.

The Street

Will JetBlue Take Away the One Thing People Like About Spirit?

The takeover of the budget airline raises a key question for consumers.

Investors Business Daily

Airline Stocks: Spirit Losses Slow Despite Spike In Fuel Costs

Spirit Airlines reported above-target Q2 results Tuesday, following the low-cost carrier's merger deal with JetBlue. Airline stocks fell.

The Independent UK

Woman tells US budget airline to educate workers after her eczema was mistaken for monkeypox

TikTok user and her wife were challenged over skin condition

Benzinga

JetBlue Airways Shares Slide After Missing Q2 Street Expectations

JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ:JBLU) reported a second-quarter FY22 adjusted loss per share of $(0.47) compared to adjusted EPS of $0.60 in 2Q19, missing the consensus of $(0.11). Operating revenue grew 16.1% compared to 1Q19 and +63.1% year-over-year to $2.45 billion, missing the consensus of $2.46 billion. Capacity increased by 2.3% year over three,…

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