Tag: U.S. airlines
Spirit Recalls Furloughed Pilots as Bankruptcy Exit Nears
Spirit Airlines is showing signs of life again, recalling furloughed pilots as the ultra-low-cost carrier works toward emerging from bankruptcy. Reuters reported on March 10, 2026 that Spirit has begun bringing back nearly 500 pilots, a move that signals the airline is trying to steady the ship and prepare forRead More …
Allegiant to Buy Sun Country in $1.5B Deal, Creating a Bigger Leisure Airline (and a Bigger Question Mark for Regulators)
Two of America’s most vacation-minded airlines are planning to share the same beach towel. Allegiant Travel Company announced today (Jan. 11, 2026) that it will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $1.5 billion, including Sun Country’s net debt. If the deal closes as planned, itRead More …