Spirit Airlines' financial woes could make your flight with a competitor more expensive

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A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320-271N aircraft departs Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Spirit Airlines' share price fell by 40% on Tuesday, while competitors' soared as much as 29%.

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Spirit executive blames other airlines for a 'manufactured' pilot shortage and says some want the carrier out of business

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Spirit chief commercial officer Matthew Klein speaking at the Wednesday Senate hearing.
Spirit executive said other airlines are "gunning" for Spirit and want it "out of business."

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Frontier is the latest budget airline to add 'first class' seats to target more premium flyers

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Frontier is adding a new first-class seat as customers remain willing to pay more for premium amenities on board.

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How much Spirit and Frontier workers make cracking down on carry-on bags and selling seat upgrades

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Frontier and Spirit post signage at the airport that their carry-on and checked luggage must meet certain size or weight specifications.
Frontier and Spirit give bonuses to employees who charge passengers for bags and seats at the airport.

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A group of Frontier Airlines passengers are suing, saying they were kept on a 'smoke-filled' plane for nearly an hour

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A Frontier Airlines Airbus A320-251N jet taxis at the single runway San Diego International Airport after arriving from Phoenix on January 13, 2024 in San Diego, California.
Frontier Airlines is being sued by 19 passengers.

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A Frontier Airlines jet caught fire after the pilots smelled smoke in the cockpit, and regulators are investigating

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A Frontier Airlines Airbus A320-251N jet taxis at the single runway San Diego International Airport after arriving from Phoenix on January 13, 2024 in San Diego, California.
The Frontier Airlines jet (not pictured) landed safely in Las Vegas with no one injured.

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Budget airlines like Spirit and Southwest are getting more desperate. You're going to hate it.

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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-8 arrives at Los Angeles International Airport during Memorial Day weekend on May 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Southwest Airlines will soon roll out assigned seating on all of its flights as the industry faces high costs and falling profits.

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Airlines got too confident, and now they are paying the price despite record-breaking travel

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American Airlines and Southwest Airlines planed lines at gates at an airport.
Southwest and American have recently announced profit outlook adjustments despite travel booming.

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I've been flying ultra-low-cost airlines for years and have never been charged extra — these are my 4 tips for avoiding fees

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Spirit and Frontier have size checks stationed at the check-in desk and boarding gates.

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I used to regularly fly on ultra-low-cost airlines to save money, but the cheap tickets aren't worth the headache anymore

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Delta A220 cabin with seatback screens.
I prefer basic economy on mainlines because they come with the cabin perks at a cheaper price.

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