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The Best and Worst US Airlines
The Best and Worst US Airlines
May 16, 2025 7:47 AM CDT

The Best and Worst US Airlines

Frontier, Spirit falter on US PIRG Education Fund's list of US airline delays, cancellations, and more

(Newser) - Not everyone loves to fly, and that wariness is often made worse by flight delays, cancellations, lost luggage, etc. Complaints among air travelers have spiked since the pandemic, and last year there were a record 66,675 of them against US airlines, according to the US PIRG and Education Fund...

Most Affordable Airline Is Also the Safest
The Best US Airlines
Apr 14, 2025 11:46 AM CDT

The Best US Airlines

WalletHub ranks Spirit as its top airline for 2025

(Newser) - When choosing an airline, price is key. But it's hardly the only consideration, according to WalletHub , which analyzed "other, overlooked aspects of air travel"—including canceled and delayed flights, mishandled baggage, and in-flight comfort—to rank the best from among the nine largest US airlines and two...

Déjà Vu All Over Again: Frontier Pushes Spirit Merger

It tried the same thing in 2022

(Newser) - Once scorned, twice shy doesn't appear to apply to Frontier Airlines, which on Wednesday said it has again made a "compelling proposal" to merge with Spirit Airlines. CNBC reports the two airlines announced they intended to merge in 2022, but an offer from JetBlue Airways ended up thwarting...

Spirit Airlines Updates Dress Code for Passengers

'Inadequate' clothing and 'lewd' tattoos are among the no-nos

(Newser) - Spirit Airlines has tightened up its dress code for passengers, with "offensive" tattoos now on the forbidden list. But what constitutes "offensive" in the case of body art is not spelled out, notes the New York Times . Some of the new changes :
  • Not allowed: Flyers can get booted
...

Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy

Discount flier continues to struggle

(Newser) - Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy on Monday, and it was unclear whether the discount flier would be able to survive the debt restructuring. What to know:
  • No changes: Those who have tickets or were looking to buy tickets are fine. "Guests can continue to book and fly without interruption
...

Spirit Airlines Plunges 59.3%
Spirit Airlines Plunges 59.3%
MARKETS
Nov 13, 2024 3:30 PM CST

Spirit Airlines Plunges 59.3%

Inflation report is good news for those hoping for more rate cuts

(Newser) - US stocks drifted near their records Wednesday after the latest inflation update boosted hopes that more help for the economy will arrive next month from another cut to interest rates.
  • The S&P 500 rose 1.39 points, or less than 0.1%, to 5,985.38.
  • The Dow Jones
...

He Made Spirit Airlines Into a 'Dollar Store in the Sky'
He Gave Spirit Airlines
Its 'Bad-Boy Image'
OBITUARY
Nov 13, 2024 9:55 AM CST

He Gave Spirit Airlines Its 'Bad-Boy Image'

Former CEO Ben Baldanza has died at 62 of Lou Gehrig's disease

(Newser) - Ben Baldanza, the former CEO of Spirit Airlines who helped pioneer the concept of no-frills flying, has died. The New York Times reports that the 62-year-old, who had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (aka ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), passed away on Election Day at his home in Arlington, Virginia, according...

FAA Bans US Airlines From Flying to Haiti

30-day ban issued after bullets hit Spirit Airlines, JetBlue planes

(Newser) - The Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday that it will prohibit US airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot a Spirit Airlines plane . Bullets hit the Spirit plane when it was about to land Monday in the country's capital, Port-au-Prince, injuring a flight attendant and forcing...

Passenger Describes Bullets Hitting Plane Above Haiti

A Spirit Airlines jet was hit, and then one from JetBlue

(Newser) - It turns out that two passenger planes were struck by gunfire over Haiti on Monday—first, a Spirit Airlines jet , and then a second from JetBlue. Not surprisingly, both airlines have canceled flights to and from the country for the time being, reports Reuters . American Airlines has done the same....

Gunfire Hits Airliner Over Haiti, Injuring Crew Member
Gunfire Hits Airliner Over Haiti
Nov 11, 2024 4:42 PM CST

Gunfire Hits Airliner Over Haiti

Flights are canceled, and the State Department issues an alert to Americans

(Newser) - Gunfire struck an airliner over Haiti's capital on Monday, injuring a flight attendant and prompting airlines to cancel flights to the country. Spirit Airlines said its flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Port-au-Prince was diverted to the Dominican Republic, where an inspection found damage to the plane consistent with...

They Boarded Plane, Took Off Sweaters, Got Booted

Women say Spirit Airlines kicked them off flight out of LA for wearing crop tops on hot aircraft

(Newser) - Two California women say they were booted from a Spirit Airlines flight before it got off the ground in Los Angeles because they were wearing crop tops. Tara Kehidi of Dana Point tells KABC that she and friend Teresa Araujo, a Costa Mesa resident, both had sweaters on when they...

Spirit Airlines Fires Gate Agents Who Screamed at Passengers

'Alright, so everyone's going to shut up,' says one in viral video

(Newser) - Spirit Airlines gate agents who were caught on video screaming at passengers are now out of a job. An eight-hour delay from a morning flight on July 12 led to what Inside Edition refers to as a "bottleneck" at a Spirit Airlines gate at California's Hollywood Burbank airport....

Passenger Tracks Missing Bag to Airport Worker's House
Passenger Tracks Luggage
to Airport Worker's Home
in case you missed it
Jun 9, 2024 7:20 AM CDT

Passenger Tracks Luggage to Airport Worker's Home

Fired employee is now charged with theft

(Newser) - An airport employee in Florida has been charged with felony theft after a passenger tracked her stolen luggage to the employee's house. After her March 3 flight out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was canceled, university student Paola Garcia was told to pick up her checked bag on a...

These Are the Best Airlines in America

Alaska Airlines tops WalletHub's overall list for 2024

(Newser) - The safest airline in the US also happens to be the cheapest—and yet, not the best overall. That's according to WalletHub , which compared the nine largest US airlines and one regional carrier (SkyWest, which serves more than one major airline) across 13 metrics, including cost, delays, cancellations, injuries,...

$3.8B JetBlue-Spirit Airlines Merger Is No More

After court blocked the deal, airlines say they're unlikely to meet regulatory hurdles by the deadline

(Newser) - JetBlue and Spirit Airlines are ending their proposed $3.8 billion combination after a court ruling blocked their merger, reports the AP . JetBlue said Monday that even though both companies still believe in the benefits of a combination, they were unlikely to meet the required closing conditions before the July...

Deal to Create Fifth-Biggest Airline Is Blocked by Judge

JetBlue wanted to buy Spirit, but Justice Department warned it could lead to higher fares

(Newser) - The Justice Department scored a big win on air travel Tuesday when a federal judge blocked JetBlue's planned purchase of Spirit Airlines, reports CNBC . Judge William Young in Boston put the kibosh on the $3.8 billion acquisition, which would have created the nation's fifth-biggest airline. The Justice...

Airline Puts Unaccompanied Child on Wrong Plane
Agent Who Put Child
on Wrong Plane Loses Job
UPDATED
Dec 30, 2023 10:30 AM CST

Agent Who Put Child on Wrong Plane Loses Job

All ended well for 6-year-old after Spirit Airlines gaffe

(Newser) - The gate agent who escorted an unaccompanied 6-year-old onto the wrong flight is no longer working for Spirit Airlines. The airline says it discovered the Philadelphia gate agent's mistake during an investigation of how the child ended up in Orlando instead of Fort Myers, Florida, CNN reports. "Any...

College Intern's Grueling 1.2K-Mile Commute Goes Viral

Sophia Celentano actually saves money by flying from SC to gig in NJ every Wednesday

(Newser) - College student Sophia Celentano gets up around 3am every Wednesday to get ready for her summer internship—not because her gig starts very early (it's a traditional 9-to-5), but because she's a "super commuter," flying 600 miles one way from her home in Charleston, South Carolina,...

Here's How America's Major Airlines Rank

WalletHub places Delta at the top of its list

(Newser) - Finding the cheapest flight is often a traveler's priority, but there are other reasons to pick one airline over the other. WalletHub checked out the nine largest US carriers, plus two regional airlines, to see how they ranked on everything from baggage, departures, and safety, to in-flight comfort (think...

Feds Are Not Going for JetBlue-Spirit Deal
DOJ on JetBlue-Spirit
Deal: Nope
Mar 7, 2023 11:33 AM CST

DOJ on JetBlue-Spirit Deal: Nope

Biden administration sues to halt sale of Spirit, thinks it would drive prices up

(Newser) - The Biden administration sued on Tuesday to block JetBlue Airways' $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares. The Justice Department said the tie-up would especially hurt cost-conscious travelers who depend on Spirit to find cheaper options than they can...

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