Spirit Airlines News

Spirit Names Fare Increase After DOT

February 3, 2012

Commercial airlines often complain about government rules and at times seek to change them, but Spirit Airlines has created turbulence in Washington in response to a new mandate by naming a USD$2 fare increase after the US Department of Transportation.
Read story

Spirit Confirms USD$7 Bln Airbus Order

February 2, 2012

Discount carrier Spirit Airlines has completed an order for 75 Airbus A320s, the plane maker said on Wednesday.
Read story

Man Taken Off Flight For Making Bomb Threat

September 5, 2011

A man was taken into police custody after making a bomb threat on a flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, officials said.
Read story

Spirit Airlines Shares Fall In Nasdaq Debut

May 26, 2011

Shares of discount carrier Spirit Airlines fell 7.4 percent in their stock market debut on Thursday after pricing at the bottom of the expected range.
Read story

Spirit Airlines Cuts IPO Price Range

May 25, 2011

US low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines expects to raise 37 percent less than its earlier estimate of USD$320 million from its initial public offering, signifying waning investor interest.
Read story