Asia-Pacific

What’s Happening at Spirit and Frontier?

Edward Russell
September 15th, 2023 at 11:28 AM EDT

Frontier and Spirit planes in Phoenix

Slower bookings and “heightened” discounting are hurting Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines this quarter. That means potentially deep losses for the ultra low-cost carriers. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss what’s happening. Plus, the latest on the Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engine situation.

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Edward Russell
September 15th, 2023 at 11:28 AM EDT

Tags: Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America

Photo credit: Frontier and Spirit planes in Phoenix Airline Weekly / Edward Russell

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