How travelers could be impacted as Spirit Airlines makes cuts
Spirit Airlines is ending service in nearly a dozen U.S. cities this week. The cuts could impact more than just those who fly with the budget airline.
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Who will be impacted by Spirit Airlines cuts?
This week, Spirit Airlines will end service to nearly a dozen cities. It is laying off staff, grounding planes and slashing its flight schedule. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave explains what it means for everyone who flies.
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Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
What Spirit Airlines bankruptcy means for you
Spirit Airlines is filing for bankruptcy ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The budget airline has faced multiple setbacks recently, including rising labor costs and a failed merger with JetBlue. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on what this means for travelers.
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is trying to recover from the pandemic drop in travel and failed mergers.
Spirit Airlines bankruptcy and holidays
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Flights not impacted by Spirit bankruptcy
Failed sales and mergers and an engine recall that forced dozens of jets to be grounded have pushed Spirit Airlines to file for bankruptcy. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on what this news means for air travel.
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection following its failed merger with JetBlue, an engine recall that forced dozens of its jets to be grounded and weaker than expected sales. Spirit says operations will continue as normal for now and flights will not be impacted.
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Several airlines suspend flights to Haiti
A number of airlines have suspended flights to Haiti after a Spirit Airlines plane and a JetBlue plane were hit by gunfire amid escalating gang violence in the Caribbean nation. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
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