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Talks to resume between Spirit and striking pilots
June 15, 2010 8:20 AM
The union representing striking Spirit Airlines pilots says it's accepted an invitation from the National Mediation Board to resume talks today. The meeting in Florida could signaling a potential thaw in the dispute but the union says it won't end the strike until there's an agreement. Pilots say... more » -
Spirit Airlines flight cancellations extended
June 14, 2010 11:46 AM
Spirit Airlines is canceling all flights through Wednesday because of a pilots' strike. Spirit aircraft haven't flown since pilots walked out on Saturday in a pay dispute. At one time the airline had hoped to keep flying through the strike. Pilot union leader Sean Creed says no new talks... more » -
Spirit Airlines cancels flights through Tuesday
June 14, 2010 8:38 AM
Thousands more air travelers find themselves stranded by the pilots' strike at Spirit Airlines, now in its third day. The discount carrier says on its website that all Spirit Airlines' flights have been canceled through Tuesday, June 15. Spirit pilots walked off the job Saturday amid a more than... more » -
Spirit Airlines chief defends carry-on baggage fee
April 21, 2010 9:12 AM
The president of Spirit Airlines says there's been no significant fallout from his new charge for carry-on bags. Ben Baldanza defends his business model in a nationally broadcast interview while acknowledging it didn't sit well in some quarters. He joked that he'd never consider charging for bathroom use. Appearing with... more » -
Spirit Airlines to charge for carry-on
April 6, 2010 2:31 PM
Most airlines already charge you to check bags when you fly. And now, there's an airline that's going to charge you for a carry-on bag. Spirit Airlines says it will charge as much as $45 each way for the bags that go in the overhead bin. It won't apply... more »
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