Even if You Don't Fly Spirit, We’re All About to Pay For What Happened Overnight

About this episode

The episode discusses the shutdown of Spirit Airlines and its implications for the airline industry and ticket prices.

A shocking development overnight, ultra low cost carrier, Spirit Airlines, has completely shut down. Its website tells customers not to go to the airport, its customer service is shuttered and 17 thousand employees are waking up with no job. The airline said rising fuel costs were the final nail in its coffin, and despite an 11th hour possible bailout deal with President Trump, the airline said it had no choice but to “begin this wind-down.” The fear now, most experts believe this will lead to higher ticket prices across all airlines, without low fare competition from Spirit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy, T.J.

Topics covered

• airline industry
• Spirit Airlines shutdown
• ticket prices
• fuel costs
• job loss

Keywords

• Spirit Airlines
• shutdown
• ticket prices
• fuel costs
• job loss
• airline competition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spirit Airlines

Places: United States

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