United Airlines Adds Flights in Case Spirit Collapses

United Airlines increase flights to cover Spirit collapse

United Airlines has increased its capacity, adding flights to 15 North and Central American cities. The decision was made in direct response to Spirit Airlines filing for bankruptcy in late August. Patrick Quayle, United’s senior vice president of Global Network Planning and Alliances, commented: If Spirit suddenly goes out of business it will be incredibly disruptive, so we are adding these flights to give their customers other options if they …

United Airlines Is Trolling Spirit About Going Out Of Business

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in under a year due to high costs and declining domestic demand. The budget carrier is dropping underperforming routes and focusing on strongholds like Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Detroit. Spirit will cease operations in 11 cities and has scrapped its debut in Macon, GA. Despite the bankruptcy filing, the airline will continue normal operations, honor customer commitments,…

United Airlines adds flights in case Spirit collapses

United Airlines (UA, Chicago O'Hare) has added flights to 15 cities, increasing its capacity, it said, to give passengers connectivity options in case ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines abruptly collapses. “If Spirit suddenly goes out of business it will be incredibly disruptive, so we are adding these flights to give their customers other options if they want or need them,” said Patrick Quayle, United’s senior vice president of Global Netwo…

Spirit Airlines to exit Columbia airport amid bankruptcy - Columbia Business Report

​ Spirit Airlines ends Columbia flights effective Oct. 4 Routes cut include Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Newark Exit follows Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by the carrier Allegiant remains a low-cost option for Florida travelers A national airline is departing the Columbia market after its recent announcement that it would file for bankruptcy protection. Spirit Airlines is ending service to and from Columbia Metropolitan Airport, effective O…