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Frontier Proposes Another Airline Merger With Spirit: Here's How Spirit Responded Frontier Proposes Another Airline Merger With Spirit: Here's How Spirit Responded
Frontier Proposes Another Airline Merger With Spirit: Here's How Spirit Responded Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines have discussed a merger yet again, but Spirit rejected the bid in order to pursue a plan to exit bankruptcy on its own. Frontier confirmed the latest merger discussion in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Spirit also confirmed the talks in a regulatory filing on the same day. The deal first proposed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, offered $400 million in debt and a 19-percent stake in Frontier to Spirit shareholders. Frontier argued the merger would create a stronger low-cost airline while providing more value than Spirit's existing Chapter 11 ba…

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by Chris Spiker
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Southwest Airlines Sued, Frontier Fined For Chronic Flight Delays: Feds Southwest Airlines Sued, Frontier Fined For Chronic Flight Delays: Feds
Southwest Airlines Sued, Frontier Fined For Chronic Flight Delays: Feds The federal government is suing Southwest Airlines and fined Frontier Airlines, accusing the carriers of illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights and causing significant problems for travelers. The U.S. Department of Transportation filed a lawsuit against Southwest on Wednesday, Jan. 15, the DOT said in a news release. The suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California seeks maximum civil penalties against the airline. Federal regulators said they're cracking down on "unrealistic scheduling practices" by Southwest. "Airlines have a l…

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by Chris Spiker
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Frontier Plans Flights From JFK To Three New Destinations, Special Deals Offered Frontier Plans Flights From JFK To Three New Destinations, Special Deals Offered
Frontier Plans Flights From JFK To Three New Destinations, Special Deals Offered Frontier Airlines is expanding its presence at John F. Kennedy International Airport with three new nonstop routes launching in the spring of 2025, officials said. Frontier will start flying from JFK to Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Los Angeles, the airline said in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The three destinations are known as major hubs for American Airlines. Daily service from JFK to Miami International Airport will begin on Sunday, Mar. 30, and Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday, May 1. Four flights a week will travel between JFK and Dallas Fort Worth International Air…

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by Chris Spiker
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What Spirit Airlines' Bankruptcy Means For Holiday Travelers What Spirit Airlines' Bankruptcy Means For Holiday Travelers
What Spirit Airlines' Bankruptcy Means For Holiday Travelers Spirit Airlines, the no-frills budget carrier, announced it would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a week before a record number of people are expected to fly during the Thanksgiving holiday, reports said.  The Florida-based airline announced Monday, Nov. 18, that its debt, growing losses, and increased competition have kept the company in the red for four years, and it would need to restructure its bills to keep it in the air, NBC News reported.  However, despite its financial troubles, the airline promised passengers they would not feel any of that pain in the air.  "Guests …

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by Josh Lanier
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Airport In Hudson Valley To Begin New Flights To Three Florida Cities Airport In Hudson Valley To Begin New Flights To Three Florida Cities
Airport In Hudson Valley To Begin New Flights To Three Florida Cities New air service to three Florida cities is coming to a Hudson Valley airport this fall.New York Stewart International Airport, located in New Windsor in Orange County, is getting ready to launch air service to Miami, Tampa, and Orlando aboard Frontier Airlines, according to an announcement made on Tuesday, July 27. Frontier Airlines said it will schedule flights between New York Stewart and Miami International Airport, and between New York Stewart and Tampa International Airport, three times per week beginning Tuesday, Nov. 2. The airline will also schedule flights between New York Stewart a…

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by Nicole Valinote