Spirit Airlines is about to roll out tickets that include perks like free snacks and no fee for checking a bag
Spirit Airlines is moving farther away from its history as a fee-happy budget airline and will start selling tickets that include some of its most popular extras in bundles.
The Florida-based airline said Tuesday the top ticket will be a “Go Big” package that includes priority check-in, a roomier seat, snacks and drinks, a checked bag, a carry-on bag and free WiFi.
CEO Ted Christie said the changes are “taking low-fare travel to new heights.” They also indicate the deep trouble with Spirit’s longtime business model.
The airline with bright yellow planes hasn’t made a full-year profit since 2019 — it has lost nearly $2.4 billion since — leading industry analysts to mull whether a bankruptcy filing could be in Spirit’s future.
Full-service carriers Delta and United account for an outsized share of the U.S. airline industry’s profit, and they are doing it by focusing on premium flyers while also selling bare-bones “basic economy” fares that compete with Spirit, Frontier and Allegiant for travelers on tight budgets.
Continue reading on the next page
The Plant in the Bible Said to Heal All Ailments
Tom Selleck, 77, is not afraid of aging, and he is comfortable with life’s dynamics and unwilling to change his views to fit any societal narrative or standard
War:ning! Eight pills that should not be consumed because they cause severe dementia
Exploring the Benefits of Sophora for Prostate Health
Fried Cabbage With Bacon And Onion Recipe
Vegan Quiche Recipe