
Seth Grossman discusses the impact of Spirit Airlines' exit from Atlantic City Airport on travel and criticizes government intervention in the airline industry.
Spirit Airlines and the Ripple Effect on Travel. Seth Grossman highlights the recent loss of Spirit Airlines at Atlantic City Airport. He recalls how the airport was once a beehive of activity at 7am. However, it was a deserted "bus terminal" when he left for Florida last Tuesday. For instance, a trip to Florida that previously resembled a short bus ride to New York now demands a multi-leg journey lasting seven to eight hours. This itinerary requires taking a bus to Philadelphia International Airport and navigating multiple terminal transfers. Criticism of Government Intervention Grossman blames federal interference—specifically the Biden administration and Elizabeth Warren blocking the JetBlue-Spirit merger—for Spirit’s exit and the resulting lack of consumer choice. Citing historical perspectives from New Jersey's 1676 founding and thinkers like John Locke, he argues that government should remain limited to protecting people and property rather than managing industries or entertainment venues like the Kennedy Center. Political Strategy and "Asymmetrical Warfare" Grossman identifies what he calls left-wing "asymmetrical warfare" tactics in Newark and Minneapolis. He claims…
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