Nation Jan 29 Frontier makes another bid for Spirit as budget airlines struggle By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
Nation Dec 04 WATCH: Airline executives face Senate hearing over seat choice and baggage fees A U.S. Senate subcommittee is taking aim at airlines and their growing use of fees for things like early boarding and better seats. By David Koenig, Associated Press
Economy Nov 18 Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial blows pile up Spirit, the biggest U.S. budget airline, has lost more than $2.5 billion since the start of 2020 and faces looming debt payments totaling more than $1 billion over the next year. By David Koenig, Associated Press
Politics Nov 12 Haiti’s main airport and capital frozen day after plane shot by gangs Life in much of the capital was frozen following the wave of violence, which came to a head when gangs shot a Spirit Airlines airplane. By Evens Sanon, Associated Press
Economy Mar 04 JetBlue, Spirit Airlines put an end to proposed multi-billion dollar merger plan A merger would have eliminated Spirit, the nation's biggest discount airline. The Justice Department sued to block the deal and won in court. By David Koenig, Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
Mar 07 Watch 5:02 News Wrap: Fed indicates robust economy, inflation could drive more rate hikes In our news wrap Tuesday, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said high inflation and a robust economy may mean more interest rate hikes, Mexican officials confirmed two kidnapped Americans have been found dead, President Biden proposed raising taxes on those… Continue watching
Mar 07 WATCH: Garland announces antitrust lawsuit to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines By David Koenig, Associated Press The Biden administration sued to block JetBlue Airways' $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines, saying Tuesday that the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers. Continue reading
Jul 28 JetBlue strikes $3.8 billion deal to buy Spirit Airlines By David Koenig, Michelle Chapman, Associated Press JetBlue will acquire Spirit for $33.50 per share in cash, including a prepayment of $2.50 per share in cash payable once Spirit stockholders approve the transaction. Continue reading
May 09 Watch 5:56 News Wrap: Trump administration reportedly considering military expansion in Afghanistan By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a plan to vastly expand the U.S. military's role in fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan, boosting the number of troops and giving the Pentagon power to set troop levels. Continue watching