
Spirit Airlines’ Collapse May Mark The End Of Cheap Flying In America, Report Finds
The disappearance of one of America's most recognizable budget carriers may alter pricing dynamics across hundreds of routes

The disappearance of one of America's most recognizable budget carriers may alter pricing dynamics across hundreds of routes

The 22 daily flight slots at New York's LaGuardia Airport, once held by Spirit Airlines, could be worth as much as $87 million.

When Spirit Airlines collapsed, Fort Lauderdale looked destined for decline. Instead, a new battle for South Florida is erupting. JetBlue is aggressively expanding, Frontier is rapidly rebuilding, and Breeze and Allegiant are flooding the market with new routes of their own. We examine the airport’s next chapter in this week’s feature story.