What Happened
Industry Adjusts To Sudden Loss Of Ultra-Low-Cost Airline
Following Spirit Airlines’ sudden shutdown, US low-cost carriers are rapidly moving to fill the gaps in its network. JetBlue, Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, and Allegiant Air are among the carriers adding service to former Spirit routes, targeting vacation and price-sensitive markets. JetBlue has announced plans to add 11 destinations from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, while Breeze Airways is moving into markets left open by Spirit, including Atlantic City International Airport. The expansion comes as the industry adjusts to the loss of one of the country’s largest ultra-low-cost airlines, with Spirit’s shutdown reducing competition in several markets, as reported by AeroTime.