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Before Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, it was already making some changes to its business model to lure back travelers. 

Delta Air Lines said Wednesday it is expecting an increase in sales in 2025, driven by a strong economy and sustained demand for premium and international travel. 

AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes is one of the best-known leaders in the airline industry. He’s also one of its most outspoken. Addressing the Skift Global Forum East in Dubai on Wednesday, he described sustainable aviation fuel as “stupid” and said he has no regrets about exiting the Indian market.

Allegiant Air is launching one of its largest route expansions in its history, adding 44 nonstop routes to its network. 

President-elect Donald Trump nominated former congressman and Fox Business co-host Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary.

Airlines have asked planemakers for the same thing for decades: give them aircraft that can fly long-haul at the lowest price per passenger. Over the years, Airbus and Boeing have taken different approaches to this problem.

Spirit Airlines is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection after talks with Frontier about a potential merger broke down, according to a report published in The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. 

Ben Baldanza, the former CEO of Spirit Airlines who transformed the ultra-low-cost carrier into a disruptive powerhouse, died on Tuesday. He was 62.

Southwest announced Monday that Rakesh Gangwal, a longtime airline executive and co-founder of Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo, would become independent board chair. 

Boeing made another offer to its machinist union that includes a new raise as it looks to end the strike that began almost seven weeks ago. 

JetBlue reported an underwhelming third quarter though executives remained confident that the carrier’s new strategy would soon restore its profitability. 

Spirit Airlines said Thursday that it entered a commitment to sell 23 Airbus A320s and A321s in a deal valued at approximately $519 million as it looks for ways to shore up its liquidity. 

American Airlines reported a loss of $149 million for the third quarter as it continues to deal with the fall out of its distribution strategy. 

Southwest announced Thursday the appointment of six new directors to its board as part of a settlement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management. 

Southwest Airlines reported Thursday that it is seeing strong bookings for the holiday travel season and healthy demand as it deals with an activist investor. 

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said Wednesday he believes the plane maker can be “an aerospace leader again” as the company faces slew of issues with its aircraft programs and a machinist strike. 

The Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it would fine American Airlines $50 million for “numerous serious violations of the laws” that protect passengers with disabilities. 

Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines have renewed talks about the prospect of a merger, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter. 

Qatar Airways operated its first flight equipped with Elon Musk’s Starlink from Doha to London on Tuesday. 

Boeing’s machinist union announced Saturday that it reached a tentative agreement with the company, ending the month-long strike that halted production. 

Spirit Airlines said Friday it had entered into an agreement to extend the deadline to refinance some of its debt.