The New York Times – Travel:
Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.
Category: United States
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Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down
The New York Times – Travel:
The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.
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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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United Airlines Says It Pitched American on Merger but Was Rebuffed
The New York Times – Travel:
United’s chief acknowledged for the first time that he had broached the idea of a merger with American, which was unwilling to consider it.
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How Will BTS Endure a Grueling World Tour? We Asked Their Ex-Trainer.
The New York Times – Music:
K-pop stars must develop stamina and prevent injuries while also maintaining the lithe physique their industry demands, the band’s former trainer says.
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Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers
The New York Times – Travel:
A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.
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U.S. Nears Loan to Rescue Spirit Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
The Trump administration is negotiating a deal that would provide as much as $500 million to the struggling company, which is in its second bankruptcy in two years.
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Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.
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Trump Dismisses a Merger While Seeking Suitors for Spirit Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit.