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Former Frontier CEO says Spirit might still be in business if the two airlines merged
Spirit Airlines could have avoided its shutdown this past weekend if the business had merged with Frontier Airlines, according to a former executive who helped lead both companies. Barry Biffle, who resigned as Frontier CEO in December,

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Frontier Airlines aims to bank on Spirit Airlines’ loss
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Frontier Airlines launches ‘rescue fares’ following Spirit Airlines closure
Spirit Airlines' collapse leaves nearly 1,000 Texas workers without jobs
Hundreds of Texas airline workers are suddenly out of work after Spirit Airlines shut down operations, cutting nearly 1000 jobs across Houston and Dallas in an emergency layoff tied to the carrier's f...

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Frontier airlines stepping in to fill some of the holes left by Spirit's departure
Spirit Airlines lays off more than 900 employees across Texas, including hundreds in D-FW
Spirit Airlines reports more than 4,800 jobs lost in Florida after shutdown
For the second time in a year, Spirit descended into Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings to completely revamp its finances, cutting cities in its expansive network, which included destinations in the U....

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Former Spirit flight attendant details days since airline’s collapse
Fact Check Team: Spirit Airlines shuts down, what's next for the budget airline industry?

Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves Fort Lauderdale terminal empty as JetBlue, Frontier, Breeze, and Allegiant expand routes

After Spirit Airlines shutters operations, other discount airlines move quickly to add new routes from Fort Lauderdale.
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Frontier offers miles and fee waivers to Spirit flyers

Frontier Airlines announced new incentives on Thursday to assist travelers affected by the recent shutdown of Spirit Airlines and to reward its current frequent flyers. The Denver-based carrier is int
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Frontier Airlines forecasts bigger-than-expected quarterly loss amid soaring fuel prices

Frontier Group, the parent of low-cost carrier Frontier, forecast a bigger-than-expected second-quarter loss on Tuesday, ​as the war in Iran drives jet fuel prices higher and erodes margins.

Frontier Airlines moves to fill void left by Spirit. Will DTW benefit?

The push to capture Spirit’s former flyers comes after the Florida-based airline shut down Saturday morning following a failed federal rescue effort.

Frontier chases Spirit customer boost

Frontier's CEO is also encouraging former Spirit employees to work with Frontier.

Frontier Airlines Q1 2026 earnings: record revenue, wider loss

The Denver-based carrier posted an adjusted net loss of $68 million in Q1 and warned of a bigger loss ahead as jet fuel prices climb