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We Fixed It. You're Welcome. · May 12, 2026
Spirit Airlines Out of Runway: What Happens From Here?
“Low-cost carrier with financial struggles; may benefit from Spirit's exit and founder David Nealman's Breeze Airways venture”
Today, Explained · May 5, 2026
RIP Spirit Airlines
“Won bidding war to acquire Spirit Airlines for $3.6B; merger blocked by Biden administration on antitrust grounds”
The Editors · May 5, 2026
Episode 871: So Long, Spirit
“Attempted merger with Spirit blocked by Biden DOJ antitrust enforcement; also had American Airlines partnership blocked”
Capital Record · May 5, 2026
Episode 297: Two Bankruptcies for the Price of One?
“Proposed $500M+ acquisition of Spirit blocked on antitrust grounds; would have generated $300-500M annual synergies and prevented dual bankruptcy”
Pod Save America · May 5, 2026
Trump Is Falling. Are Democrats Rising?
“Proposed $3+ billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines blocked by Biden administration; now losing money for six consecutive years while cutting routes”
How I Built This with Guy Raz · Apr 30, 2026
Advice Line with David Neeleman of JetBlue
“David Neeleman's flagship airline founded in 1998; discussed as model for customer experience and new aircraft strategy”
Planet Money · Apr 29, 2026
Spirit Airlines and the future of cheap flights
“Airline that attempted to merge with Spirit; merger was blocked by DOJ under Biden administration”
Capital Record · Apr 28, 2026
Episode 296: Spirit Airlines and Spirited Government Ineptness
“Proposed acquirer of Spirit Airlines in 2024; merger blocked by Biden DOJ on antitrust grounds, preventing private sector solution”
Airline Weekly Lounge · Apr 23, 2026
Will Washington Save Spirit Airlines?
“Mentioned for weaker loyalty program compared to Alaska and transcontinental route competition”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 15, 2026
Taxpayers Skirt a Gutted IRS & United Eyes an American Airlines Takeover
“Attempted merger with Spirit Airlines was blocked by government; precedent for antitrust concerns in airline consolidation”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 10, 2026
DOJ Launches Antitrust Case Against NFL & Airlines Jack Up Bag Fees
“Increased bag fees in past two weeks alongside industry-wide response to elevated jet fuel prices”
AvTalk - Aviation Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
AvTalk Episode 365: Bag fees, bag fees, bag fees
“Subject of merger speculation with United and Delta amid fuel cost pressures and industry consolidation appetite”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Apr 9, 2026
April 8, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Announced price hikes on baggage and other fees last week amid higher energy costs from Middle East conflict”
CNBC's "Fast Money" · Apr 8, 2026
Markets Rally on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire… Delta Pops, Alibaba Bounces, and Banks in Focus 4/8/26
“Raised checked bag fees alongside Delta and other carriers in response to elevated fuel costs”
Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Apr 3, 2026
Sleeping IN in KC, Missouri Goes After the Chiefs and More KC Radio Guys Run For Congress! | 4-3-26
“Raising checked baggage fees by $4, citing fuel price increases as justification for fee hikes”
I've Had It · Mar 5, 2026
Are We Great Yet?
“Woman abandoned dog at JetBlue ticket counter; dog adopted by rescue officer, now named JetBlue”