Spirit Airlines loses ground to legacy carriers in ultra-cheap flight market

11 articles · Updated · NPR · Apr 29

Legacy airlines adopted Spirit Airlines' low-cost model and leveraged loyalty programs, surpassing Spirit in the budget travel sector.
Economic changes have further eroded Spirit's customer base, compounding the competitive pressure from established carriers.
Spirit, once a pioneer of ultra-low-cost flying, now faces challenges as traditional airlines dominate the affordable travel market.

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