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Spirit's Big Fail: Oversized Planes Are Breaking Low-Cost Airlines

Forbes

5:45 AM | Wednesday | May 13, 2026

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After Spirit Airlines vanished from the skies, its not-quite-sudden collapse raised questions about why the successful low-cost model, born in the U.S. airline industry, is failing.

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5:45 AM | Wednesday | May 13, 2026

Spirit's Big Fail: Oversized Planes Are Breaking Low-Cost Airlines

Forbes

After Spirit Airlines vanished from the skies, its not-quite-sudden collapse raised questions about why the successful low-cost model, born in the U.S. airline industry, is failing.

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5:45 AM | Wednesday | May 13, 2026

Spirit's Big Fail: Oversized Planes Are Breaking Low-Cost Airlines

Forbes

After Spirit Airlines vanished from the skies, its not-quite-sudden collapse raised questions about why the successful low-cost model, born in the U.S. airline industry, is failing.

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8:43 AM | Tuesday | May 12, 2026

A cross-country Southwest flight's windshield cracked at 37,000 feet and forced a diversion

Business Insider

A Southwest flight from Albuquerque to Baltimore diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The airline and the FAA said the diversion was due to a cracked windshield.

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9:51 PM | Monday | May 11, 2026

Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Stock Down 3.2% -- Now Undervalued? GF Score: 86/100

GuruFocus

On May 11, 2026, Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) shares fell 3.2% today, with the current price at $39.99. The stock has experienced a 52-week range of $28.98 to $5

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6:09 AM | Thursday | May 7, 2026

Prediction: These 2 Airline Stocks Will Rebound Before Year's End

The Motley Fool

The current Middle East geopolitical conflict has led to surging oil prices, a significant headwind for the airline industry. Yet while one airline is throwing in the towel, two stand to ride out these current troubles, en route to much higher prices.

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12:22 PM | Wednesday | May 6, 2026

Airlines spent 56.4% more on jet fuel in month after Iran war started, U.S. government says

CNBC

U.S. airlines spent more than $5 billion on jet fuel in March than they did in February, U.S. government data released Wednesday show.
The spike came after the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran began, effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz.

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11:35 AM | Wednesday | May 6, 2026

These airlines have cut the most flights this summer as jet fuel prices skyrocket

Business Insider

More than 75,000 summer flights have been removed from airline schedules, per Cirium. The bulk of those came from Spirit and United Airlines.

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11:30 AM | Wednesday | May 6, 2026

US airlines spent $1.8 billion more on fuel in March as prices jumped

Reuters

Major U.S. airlines spent ​just over $5 billion ‌on jet fuel in March, up ​56% and $1.8 billion ​over February costs, the ⁠U.S.
Transportation ​Department said.

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8:00 AM | Wednesday | May 6, 2026

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES RANKED FIRST BY JD POWER IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AMONG ECONOMY TRAVELERS FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

PRNewsWire

Customer-Driven Changes Recognized with Award-Winning Satisfaction DALLAS, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been named #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Economy Passengers in the JD Power 2026 North America Airline Satisfaction Study SM, marking the fifth consecutive year the airline has secured the top ranking. Earning the highest ranking for five years in a row underscores Southwest's® sustained commitment to its Customers in an increasingly dynamic travel environment, demonstrating the airline's ability to deliver consistent value even as it evolves its product and overall experience to meet changing expectations.

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12:23 PM | Monday | May 4, 2026

How Spirit Airlines' demise will benefit rivals — and raise airfares even more

CNBC

Airlines have wasted no time in beefing up their schedules in the wake of Spirit Airlines' collapse. Carriers are competing for Spirit's routes and gates.

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10:19 AM | Monday | May 4, 2026

Jet Fuel Prices Are Soaring. Airlines and Travelers Will Feel It.

Barrons

Jet fuel prices have jumped far more than crude oil since fighting in Iran began, pressuring airlines like Delta Air Lines and forcing capacity cuts.

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