The New York Times – Travel:
The plane reported an engine fire and aborted its takeoff. The people on board were safely evacuated.
Category: Frontier Airlines Inc
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Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.
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Budget Airlines Ask Trump Administration for Billions as Fuel Costs Rise
The New York Times – Travel:
A trade group for the airlines is seeking $2.5 billion to help offset the big jump in jet fuel costs since the start of U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran.
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Caribbean Travelers Are Stranded After U.S. Raid in Venezuela Cancels Flights
The New York Times – Travel:
Mass flight cancellations during peak holiday travel season have forced travelers to miss school and work and to spend thousands on extended tropical vacations.
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Discount Airlines Like Spirit and Frontier Changed Flying. Now They’re in Trouble.
The New York Times – Travel:
Carriers like Spirit and Frontier have lost customers to bigger competitors and seen their costs balloon. Some are in financial distress.
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Unruly Passenger Aboard Frontier Flight Bashes Window and Is Subdued
The New York Times – Travel:
The man broke the window’s inner pane and plastic frame before being subdued on a Frontier Airlines flight on Tuesday. The F.B.I. is investigating.
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Frontier Airlines Offers to Buy Spirit Airlines, Again
The New York Times – Travel:
Spirit, which filed for bankruptcy protection in November after a federal court blocked its acquisition by JetBlue, says it has rejected the latest Frontier offer for being too low.
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Travel 2025: New Lounges and Elite Cabins Aim to Win Over Air Passengers
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines hope to meet the traveler demand for premium flying, whether by offering more roomier seats in economy or upgrading higher-tier classes.
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U.S. Airplane Food Is Getting Better, If You’re Flying First Class
The New York Times – Travel:
U.S. carriers are offering complimentary in-flight menus created by celebrated chefs, wine pairings selected by master sommeliers and specialty dishes available for preorder. To some of us, that is.