Understanding which extra charges and fees you’ll pay with Spirit (and how much they’ll cost you) is the key to getting the most out of Spirit and any ultra-low-cost carrier, […]
DOJ Sues to Block JetBlue’s Takeover of Spirit
The U.S. Department of Justice officially sued to block JetBlue’s proposed purchase of Spirit Airlines this week, arguing that the combined airline would essentially remove the country’s largest budget airline […]
Why You Should Love Spirit Airlines (Even if You Never Fly It)
It’s undeniable: Americans love to hate Spirit Airlines. The airline is practically infamous for its bare bones service, tiny seats, and plenty of extra fees in exchange for cheap base […]
It’s Official … Maybe: JetBlue Will Acquire Spirit Airlines
Hours after Spirit shareholders shut down a long-planned merger with Frontier Airlines, JetBlue triumphantly announced early Thursday it would acquire the ultra-low-cost carrier. Probably. Maybe. JetBlue emerged as the victor […]
Spirit Rejects JetBlue Takeover, Will Move Ahead with Frontier Merger
Spirit Airlines’ merger agreement with Frontier was thrown into question after JetBlue made a $3.6 billion takeover proposal last month, but the Spirit Board of Directors has taken a side. […]
JetBlue Makes a Bid to Take Over Spirit, But Why?
Spirit Airlines and Frontier turned heads this winter with an unexpected announcement that they planned to merge, creating one mega budget carrier. JetBlue might have just turned those plans upside […]
Is the Spirit Big Front Seat Worth It? We Put it to the Test
Spirit Airlines might be best known for its knee-crushing legroom, but it doesn’t have to be that way. That’s where Spirit’s Big Front Seat shines. Spirit sells big seats at […]
Spirit & Frontier Will Merge, Combining Into A Mega-Budget Carrier
Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines on Monday announced they have agreed to merge, a shocking move that would create the nation’s largest ultra-low cost carrier. Monday’s announcement took the travel […]
Spirit’s Tally of Canceled Flights Crosses 2,000 as Meltdown Continues
Flying this summer is bound to be bumpy, as the U.S. airlines who shrank to survive the downturn in travel last year are now overmatched by surging travel demand. When […]
Flying Spirit Airlines During COVID-19 … What Pandemic? (VIDEO)
Editor’s note: We’re republishing our review of flying Spirit Airlines from this fall to give readers a sense of what it’s like flying budget airlines during the pandemic. This review […]
Spirit Has a Brand New ‘Free Spirit’ Loyalty Program (Plus Status)
Yes, even ultra-low-cost carriers like Spirit Airlines have frequent flyer programs. And Spirit’s program just got a massive overhaul. Months after laying out their plans, the new Free Spirit program […]