Spirit Airlines suffers eroding edge as major carriers exploit low-cost strategies
By 
Howard Hardee2025-09-04T00:06:00
The ultra-low-cost carrier faces intensifying competition as larger airlines co-opt its business model, and Spirit struggles with fleet issues and weak leisure demand.
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