US EditionFlying will stay rough after the shutdown. Why? Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines reduced its holiday flights by one-third, cutting nearly 11,000 flights and 2 million seats, contributing to a 6-7% rise in U.S. domestic fares, analysts said.
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Spirit Airlines faces serious financial difficulties, affecting rates during the Christmas season
By Chris Isidore. Relatively few people fly Spirit Airlines, but the company could still influence how much you pay for your vacation travel, even if the recent government-mandated flight cancellations during its partial shutdown end. For years, Spirit has had a disproportionate influence on fares across the industry. Its rock-bottom prices forced much larger airlines, such as American, Delta, and United Airlines, to keep their prices low. This …
By Chris Isidore. Relatively few people fly Spirit Airlines, but the company could still influence how much you pay for your vacation travel, even if the recent government-mandated flight cancellations during its partial shutdown end. For years, Spirit has had a disproportionate influence on fares across the industry. Its rock-bottom prices forced much larger airlines, such as American, Delta, and United Airlines, to keep their prices low. This …
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