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What the End of Spirit Airlines Means for the Future of Flying

What the End of Spirit Airlines Means for the Future of Flying

The Daily vor 4 Monaten

Spirit Airlines reshaped aviation in the United States, but it became a victim of the rising costs it once excelled at controlling.

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When Spirit Airlines shut down over the weekend, it brought an
end to a company that had revolutionized air travel in the United
States with its ultra-low-cost approach.

Niraj Chokshi, who covers aviation for The New York Times,
discussed why the company unraveled and whether those problems
could spread to other airlines. And Lynsea Garrison, a producer
for “The Daily,” spoke to a Spirit flight attendant about what
the airline represented.

Guest:

Niraj Chokshi, a reporter at The New York
Times covering aviation, rail and other transportation
industries.

Colleen Burns, a flight attendant for Spirit
Airlines.

Background reading:

Spirit Airlines shuts down after years of struggle.

Here’s how the demise of Spirit could help other airlines.

Photo: Tom Brenner for The New York Times

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