US EditionSpirit and Frontier Airlines Eye Merger, Bloomberg News ...
Spirit Airlines seeks merger with Frontier amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy and leadership change as the airlines face financial struggles and competitive pressure, sources say.
- On Tuesday, Spirit Airlines discussed a possible merger with Frontier, Bloomberg reported, while under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
- Previously, Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. offered $2.2 billion in January, which Spirit Airlines rejected as `inadequate and unactionable`, while Spirit gained $50 million in debtor-in-possession funding Monday.
- Amid cuts this year, Spirit reported significant losses and job cuts, while Frontier's stock has fallen more than 28% since the beginning of 2025.
- On Monday, Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. announced longtime CEO Barry Biffle stepped down immediately, with James G. Dempsey, Frontier President, serving as interim CEO while Biffle advises until Dec. 31.
- A deal could be announced as soon as this month as legacy carriers' basic-economy changes and ULCC struggles push Spirit and Frontier into a third merger talk in as many years.
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Spirit and Frontier are reportedly talking about merging, again
Will the third try be the charm?Spirit Airlines is discussing a possible merger with rival ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier, Bloomberg first reported on Tuesday.The discussions would mark the third time in as many years that the two airlines have discussed merging. The first fell through after Spirit accepted a separate proposal from JetBlue, one that was ultimately blocked by a federal judge on antitrust grounds.Frontier approached Spirit about …
Report: Spirit, Frontier in merger talks
Spirit Aviation Holdings, which is currently bankrupt, is in merger discussions with Frontier Group Holdings, according to Bloomberg News. Frontier’s stock rose more than 5% in after-hours trading following reports of the potential deal. What we’re watching: A merger announcement could come as early as this month, though the talks are ongoing and may still fall through. Driving the news: Frontier’s leadership has previously supported the idea of…
US’s Spirit, Frontier in new merger talks
Spirit Aviation Holdings, parent of Spirit Airlines, is reportedly in renewed talks to merge with Frontier Airlines parent Frontier Airlines Holdings, insiders familiar with the matter have told Bloomberg. The potential transaction could be announced as early as this month, but discussions are ongoing and could still end without a deal being reached. This would mark the fourth attempt by Frontier to combine with Spirit. The first offer was made …
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