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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US airlines stopped from flying to Haiti for a month after planes from 3 different carriers were hit by gunfire

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A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 departs at Los Angeles International Airport en route to Pittsburgh on September 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
A Spirit Airlines plane was shot on approach to Haiti.

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Problems keep piling up for budget airlines like Spirit Airlines — so get set to pay more

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A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 departs at Los Angeles International Airport en route to Pittsburgh on September 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Spirit Airlines posted a net loss of $192 million in the second quarter.

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I traveled from New York City to Disney World and back in 24 hours. It was exhausting, but I saved hundreds of dollars.

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Photocollage of Micky and Minnie Mouse alongside a map of Florida, the Disney Castle, an airplane, a suitcase, and decorative star stickers
Getting to the "most magical place on Earth" is getting more expensive.

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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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Spirit Airlines is making big changes to how it sells tickets

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A new Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo.

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It's the end of budget airlines as we know them

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Spirit passengers are getting fed up of the ultra-low-cost airline's extra fees

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Spirit Airlines jetliners on the tarmac at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Spirit Airlines jets at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

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