Spirit Airlines and a Japanese Update
May 10th, 2024 at 2:43 PM EDT
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat explore two big topics in this week’s episode. In part one, we examine what Spirit Airlines’ Q1 numbers mean for the future direction of the carrier. In part two, we turn our sights across the Pacific to Japan. Don’t forget, you can find a full archive of the Lounge here.
Background Reading:
Spirit CEO Slams Airline Industry as ‘Rigged Game’ as Carrier’s Losses Widen
Spirit Airlines to Receive up to $200 Million for Pratt & Whitney Engine Problems
Tokyo Soars Back Into Busiest Airport Ranking Amid Japanese Travel Boom
Japan Airlines Names Former Flight Attendant as First Female President
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