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Episode Mentions
How I Built This with Guy Raz · May 14, 2026
Advice Line: New Offerings, Bigger Markets
“Airline founded by David Nealman; founder provided advice on behavior change and customer acquisition strategy”
Today, Explained · May 9, 2026
"Affordability" is the new progressive
“Used as example of surveillance pricing: airline raised flight price $250 in 24 hours using customer data and AI.”
Behind the Bastards · May 9, 2026
It Could Happen Here Weekly 231
“Attempted merger with Spirit Airlines blocked by Biden administration antitrust division in 2022”
Marketplace · May 8, 2026
Who's getting those tariff refunds?
“Picking up Spirit Airlines routes post-closure in Fort Lauderdale market”
Uncanny Valley | WIRED · May 7, 2026
Trump Pivots On AI Regulation; What Is Hantavirus?; Worker Ousted by DOGE Runs for Office
“Airline whose merger deal with Spirit was blocked; now offering preferential hiring to Spirit employees”
New Rory & MAL · May 7, 2026
Episode 490 | Movin' On Up
“Commercial airline referenced in hypothetical private plane dating scenario”
Scrolling with Hayley · May 5, 2026
’Snapchat King’ Swalwell Busted for Naughty Pics - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 292)
“Airline mentioned negatively by host regarding customer service experiences during weather disruptions”
Squawk Pod · Apr 29, 2026
David Rubenstein, the FOMC, & Saving Spirit Airlines 4/29/26
“Proposed merger with Spirit Airlines was blocked by Biden administration; discussed as potential consolidation solution”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Apr 28, 2026
Trump mulls a Spirit Airlines bailout. Is this capitalism?
“Attempted to acquire Spirit Airlines in 2022; deal blocked by Biden administration and federal judge.”
How I Built This with Guy Raz · Apr 27, 2026
Shep and Ian Murray: Vineyard Vines. A Stale Product Transforms into a Lifestyle Brand.
“Cited as example of founder-led company bringing energy and innovation to overlooked industry (budget airlines)”
Motley Fool Money · Apr 24, 2026
The Jobs/Cook Era at Apple, Intel & AI, and Another SaaSpocalype
“Involved in M&A rumors in airline industry”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 24, 2026
US Soldier Caught Betting in Maduro Raid & Marijuana Reclassified as Less Dangerous
“Sued over alleged surveillance pricing after social media post revealed $230 price increase within 24 hours for same flight”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 23, 2026
The Limits of Trump's "Madman" Iran Strategy
“Merger with Spirit Airlines vetoed on monopoly grounds despite smaller market impact than other approved deals”
Good Morning Hospitality · Apr 22, 2026
GMH Hotels: Hyatt Goes All In on AI What This Means for Hotels
“Mentioned in context of pushing back on bankruptcy rumors during industry discussion”
Big Technology Podcast · Apr 22, 2026
Are We Too Obsessed With AI Predictions? — With Carissa Véliz
“Example of algorithmic pricing failure; customer reported $230 ticket price increase in one day with no human recourse”
Fox News Hourly Update · Apr 8, 2026
8PM ET 04/07/2026 Newscast
“Raised baggage fees last week, joining competitors in fee increases due to fuel cost pressures”
NPR News Now · Apr 7, 2026
NPR News: 04-07-2026 7PM EDT
“Raised checked bag fees this week as part of industry trend responding to fuel cost increases”
Brooke and Connor Make A Podcast · Mar 26, 2026
Give Mama The Pole
“Airline offering Mint premium seating with lay-flat pods and amenity kits praised by host”
Hidden Brain · Mar 9, 2026
Yuck! The Science of Disgust
“Used as case study for user observation leading to innovative pet class service addressing customer pain points”
The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly · Feb 13, 2026
Comedian Epstein Files
“Airline referenced for early adoption of in-seat entertainment systems”
Embracing Digital Transformation · Jan 22, 2026
#319 From Telemedicine to AI: A New Era in Medicine
“Referenced as analogy for human-AI collaboration model (pilot + copilot + autonomous systems)”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Nov 7, 2025
Does OpenAI Need a Bailout? Mamdani Wins, Socialism Rising, Filibuster Nuclear Option
“Cited as example of consumer pullback in earnings reports”