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Category Archives: Spirit

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Spirit Pushes Back Merger Vote, Evaluates JetBlue Offer

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 19, 2022June 19, 2022 6 Comments
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The Frontier Airlines-Spirit Airlines merger vote has been pushed back to June 30th while the Spirit board evaluates updated offers including one from JetBlue. I reached out for some clarity and here’s what I found.  If you are considering...

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Spirit Airlines Fires Back At United Airlines Over Newark Congestion

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 14, 2022June 14, 2022 7 Comments

Spirit Airlines has responded to the charge from United Airlines that it is to blame for congestion at Newark Liberty International Airport with a scathing response to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Spirt Airlines Blames United Airlines For...

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JetBlue Improves Offer For Spirit Airlines…Again

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 6, 2022 6 Comments
JetBlue Spirit Merger Analysis

JetBlue appears determined to acquire Spirit, with a new and improved offer just days ahead of a Spirit Airlines shareholder vote on whether Spirit should merge with Frontier or JetBlue. Third Time Is A Charm? JetBlue Ups Offer For...

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Spirit Shareholders Vote On Merger This Week Under New Terms

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 5, 2022June 5, 2022 Leave a Comment
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Spirit Airlines has received multiple options to merge or become acquired by Frontier and JetBlue respectively. As the bidding war heats up, the terms have changed and many point to the June 10th vote as instructive. If you are...

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United Airlines Attacks “Reckless” Expansion At Newark, Asks For FAA Intervention

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 2, 2022June 2, 2022 24 Comments

United Airlines has asked the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to intervene in a growing dispute with JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines over the voluntary limit of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport. United Airlines Attacks JetBlue + Spirit...

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JetBlue Putting Emphasis On “Hostile” Takeover Bid

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 22, 2022May 22, 2022 5 Comments
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JetBlue was aggressive again in its quest to acquire Spirit and block its creation of a ULCC mega-carrier with Frontier. However, the carrier is now taking shots in this hostile takeover that is souring its image.  If you are...

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Spirit Airlines Calls JetBlue Offer “Misleading” And Urges Stockholders To Reject Hostile Takeover Bid

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 19, 2022May 19, 2022 4 Comments
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The Spirit Airlines Board of Directors has unanimously recommended that shareholders reject the hostile takeover bid from JetBlue, explaining that JetBlue has misled Spirit shareholders with “inaccurate statements and mischaracterizations.” Spirit Airlines Board Urges Shareholders To Reject JetBlue Hostile...

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Spirit Has A Pair Of Suitors, Why Is Allegiant Dancing Alone?

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 15, 2022May 15, 2022 10 Comments

Spirit Airlines has an upcoming stockholder vote to decide whether to merge with Frontier or take a competing buy-out deal from JetBlue. But why isn’t Allegiant the belle of the ball?  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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Spirit Airlines Rejects JetBlue Takeover

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 2, 2022May 3, 2022 3 Comments
Spirit Airlines Rejects JetBlue

Spirit Airlines rejected JetBlue’s takeover bid, JetBlue responded by upping its offer, and Spirit Airlines has once again rejected the offer. The move marks wisdom by Spirit and (understandable yet foolish) desperation by JetBlue. Spirit Airlines Rejects JetBlue Takeover...

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Why JetBlue’s Spirit Acquisition Makes Sense

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 10, 2022April 9, 2022 24 Comments
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Pundits, consumers, and anyone that’s ever flown seems to have an opinion on why JetBlue’s unsolicited bid to acquire Spirit is a bad idea. They’re all wrong and here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...

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Spirit Airlines Passenger Says Flight Left Early And Spirit Only Notified Her After Flight Departed

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 9, 2022April 9, 2022 14 Comments
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A video has amassed 3.7 million views and over 14,000 comments on TikTok of a woman who claims her Spirit Airlines left one hour early and the budget carrier only let her know after the flight took off about...

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Before Buying Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Should Get Its Own House In Order

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 6, 2022April 6, 2022 14 Comments
JetBlue Spirit Merger Analysis

The strange move by JetBlue to bid for Spirit Airlines yesterday caught most by surprise, and for good reason: the merger makes little sense on so many levels. Importantly, JetBlue should get its own house in order before it...

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What JetBlue Told Employees About Merger With Spirit Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 5, 2022 16 Comments
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News broke shortly before markets closed today that JetBlue has made an all-cash offer to acquire Spirit Airlines, offering 40% more than Frontier Airlines. JetBlue has just provided the rationale for the merger to its employees. JetBlue Explains Spirit...

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Spirit Airlines’ Wifi Fast, Cheap, Available

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 20, 2022March 20, 2022 6 Comments
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Spirit Airlines has spent the last three years equipping its fleet with wi-fi and now that I’ve had a chance to try it I can report it’s cheap, fast, and widely available.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up...

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Dread: Spirit and Frontier Airlines Are Merging

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 7, 2022February 7, 2022 22 Comments
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Spirit and Frontier Airlines announced a merger and I’m dreading it. Here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram,...

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Let’s Go Brandon Face Mask: Offensive Or Acceptable?

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 30, 2022February 4, 2022 48 Comments
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A Spirit Airlines traveler was asked to cover his mask for being offensive, but was it?  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on...

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Man Pronounces Prophetic Judgement On Spirit Airlines Staff At Las Vegas…Over Carry-On Fee

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 27, 2022 19 Comments
Spirit Airlines Prophet

A man has been arrested for arguing with Spirit Airlines staff over carry-on item fees at Las Vegas Airport, at one point pronouncing prophetic judgement on gate agents for charging him for his carry-on bags. The Prophet: Carry-On Fee...

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Spirit Airlines Challenges Delta Air Lines In Salt Lake City

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 25, 2022January 25, 2022 10 Comments
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Budget carrier Spirit Airlines will challenge Delta Air Lines in Delta’s fortress Salt Lake City hub. Spirit Airlines Adds Salt Lake City Flights Later this spring, Spirit Airlines will launch new service from Salt Lake City (SLC), an airport...

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Woman Drags Flight Attendant By Ponytail, Punches Another In Face On Raucous Spirit Airlines Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 29, 2021December 29, 2021 41 Comments
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A woman has been accused of dragging a flight attendant down the aisle by her ponytail and punching another in the face on a raucous Spirit Airlines flight from Florida after two passengers turned down her lewd advances. Angry...

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Spirit Joins Most Major Carriers Extending Status, But Longer

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 26, 2021December 26, 2021 2 Comments
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Spirit Airlines has joined most major carriers in the world by extending status in their inaugural year of elite status with its renewed Free Spirit program.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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