What the End of Spirit Airlines Means for the Future of Flying
The Daily
05/07/26
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When Spirit Airlines shut down over the weekend, it brought an end to a company that had revolutionized air travel in the United States with its ultra-low-cost approach.
Niraj Chokshi, who covers aviation for The New York Times, discussed why the company unraveled and whether those problems could spread to other airlines. And Lynsea Garrison, a producer for “The Daily,” spoke to a Spirit flight attendant about what the airline represented.
Guest:
- Niraj Chokshi, a reporter at The New York Times covering aviation, rail and other transportation industries.
- Colleen Burns, a flight attendant for Spirit Airlines.
Background reading:
- Spirit Airlines shuts down after years of struggle.
- Here’s how the demise of Spirit could help other airlines.
Photo: Tom Brenner for The New York Times
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