Rival airlines prepare for potential Spirit Airlines shutdown

14 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 1

American has capped economy fares on nonstop routes overlapping Spirit, while United and Frontier said they are preparing support for affected customers and employees.
Frontier, which overlaps with Spirit on more than 100 routes, said it would focus on keeping travellers moving with low-fare options if operations cease.
The moves signal contingency planning across the US airline market as rivals position to absorb disrupted passengers and potentially displaced staff from the budget carrier.

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