Posted on 02/07/2022 9:34:01 AM PST by rdl6989
New York (CNN Business)Spirit and Frontier Airlines on Monday announced a $6.6 billion merger, a combination of low-fare carriers that would create America's fifth-largest airline. The companies have yet to say what brand they'll fly under or who would lead management of the new airline. The combined company would offer more than 1,000 daily flights to over 145 destinations.
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I’ve never flown Frontier but I fly Spirit monthly between Tampa and Detroit. It is the Greyhound of airlines, but they invested in a fleet of Airbus medium range aircraft and I can fly round trip for just a little over $100. I fly in the emergency exit row so I have plenty of leg room. Don’t need in-flight entertainment for a 3-hour flight. So it works for me. During the height of the pandemic I could fly one-way for only $16. My last booking was $38.00. Not the most convenient flight departure/arrival times, but I can usually make it work.
They should call it “ Sphinctier Airlines”
Then mix the yellow and green into a nice brown colored scheme for the tail.
Yeah, and thanks - been following it.
Next...Alaska + JetBlue?...what about Allegiant?...oh, that's right, they're going with the MAX(assuming they're still around in 3 years)
Spirit and United sucks. Never flew on Frontier. American and Delta are not that bad for legacy. Southwest is okay. Same with Allegiant. They’re cheap but respectable.
I’ve flown many time on Southwest. Most flights are largely comprised of business people. I have met plenty of wealthy businessmen on Southwest.
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