Aruba is experiencing a surge in tourism, triggering a remarkable increase in flights from the United States. Tourists are flocking to its shores once again post-pandemic, prompting airlines to swiftly respond to the growing demand. The minister of Tourism and Public Health of Aruba, Dangui Oduber, reported that in the first quarter of 2023, the… Continue reading As Tourism Influx Increases in Aruba, U.S. Flights Soar to the Island
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Unruly Passenger: Woman Arrested After Slapping Spirit Airlines Gate Agent at Atlanta Airport
A woman was taken into custody following an incident where she allegedly slapped a Spirit Airlines staff member after being denied boarding for a trip. The unruly passenger incident, which occurred May 11 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, gained widespread attention on social media after a video of the incident went viral. Tearaney Burroughs is… Continue reading Unruly Passenger: Woman Arrested After Slapping Spirit Airlines Gate Agent at Atlanta Airport
Spirit Adds AI To Optimize Its Flight Schedules Performance
Spirit Airlines has announced its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize its flight schedule and enhance reliability. The airline’s latest initiative is a pre-emptive move to prepare for a busy summer travel season. Amadeus SkySYM is the company that is providing the airline with this AI technology. As Spirit Airlines expands, introducing new aircraft… Continue reading Spirit Adds AI To Optimize Its Flight Schedules Performance
Passenger Films Spirit Employee Putting Tape On A Plane
A video depicting an airline worker taping up a Spirit Airlines plane has gone viral, leaving many viewers in disbelief. In the video posted by TikTok user @myhoneysmacks, an airline employee is seen performing minor repairs to the left wing of a Spirit Airlines plane while sitting on the tarmac at Nashville International Airport, with… Continue reading Passenger Films Spirit Employee Putting Tape On A Plane
Biden & Department of Justice Seek To Block JetBlue-Spirit Merger
As previously reported on Travel Noire, JetBlue is looking to acquire Spirit Airlines. Experts believe the JetBlue Spirit merger could reshape the economy of the airline industry as we know it. Since the announcement of JetBlue’s intentions back in July of 2022, many people and entities have opposed the merger. Some people who oppose it… Continue reading Biden & Department of Justice Seek To Block JetBlue-Spirit Merger
Spirit Airlines Gate Agent Suspended After Video Of Fight With Woman Goes Viral
A video showing a loud argument that turned into a physical fight between a Spirit Airlines agent and a customer at Dallas airport has gone viral. The incident resulted in the suspension of the airline employee. According to DFW Airport police, a female passenger from Fort Worth, Texas, became angry during the boarding process. She… Continue reading Spirit Airlines Gate Agent Suspended After Video Of Fight With Woman Goes Viral
TikToker Says Spirit Staff Mistook Her Eczema Rashes For Monkeypox
Monkeypox continues to spread in the U.S. with cases increasing over the past weeks. With the number climbing to over 11,000 cases according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, concerns arise about the virus amount across the country. In some situations, these concerns can lead to some disturbance in public places.… Continue reading TikToker Says Spirit Staff Mistook Her Eczema Rashes For Monkeypox
JetBlue Reaches $3.8 Billion Deal To Purchase Spirit
JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines have reached an agreement for the former to acquire the latter for $3.8 billion. The deal, which was announced Thursday morning according to CNBC, would lead to the creation of the fifth-largest airline in the United States. For months, there has been an ongoing bidding war between JetBlue and Frontier.… Continue reading JetBlue Reaches $3.8 Billion Deal To Purchase Spirit
TikToker Accuses Spirit Airlines Of Throwing His Tickets In the Trash After Being Kicked Off Flight
A man named Clint Evans claimed he and his family were not allowed to board a Spirit Airlines plane. After being blocked by the low-cost carrier employees, he also said that he saw their tickets in the trash. Evans showed the incident in a video he posted on his TikTok account (@tint_by_clint). The incident happened… Continue reading TikToker Accuses Spirit Airlines Of Throwing His Tickets In the Trash After Being Kicked Off Flight
Flash Sale: Spirit Airlines Has $55 One-Way Flights In Celebration Of Cinco de Mayo
Don’t let the name Spirit Airlines deter you from booking a quick, yet cheap getaway this Cinco de Mayo. The US-based budget carrier is joining the unlimited chips, guac, and margaritas party with an insane flight sale. But, you’ll need to act fast because it’s only around for 48-hours. This flash sale will run from… Continue reading Flash Sale: Spirit Airlines Has $55 One-Way Flights In Celebration Of Cinco de Mayo
Spirit Airlines To Add New Routes From Newark To Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, & More
Spirit Airlines recently announced that four new cities will be added to its daily routes from Newark Liberty International airport this year— including two major cities in California. The US-based carrier is known among travelers for providing some of the best value airfares across the country, as well as à la carte options for seating… Continue reading Spirit Airlines To Add New Routes From Newark To Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, & More
Frontier And Spirit Airlines Merger Will Create The Ultimate Low-Fare Airline
In a deal valued at $6.6 billion, the upcoming Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines merger agreement will create the fifth-largest airline in the United States and the country’s most competitive low-fare airline. The merger gives Frontier Airlines a 51.5% controlling stake in the combined airline, and current Spirit shareholders will own approximately 48.5% of the… Continue reading Frontier And Spirit Airlines Merger Will Create The Ultimate Low-Fare Airline
Spirit Airlines Employee Arrested For Stealing From Passengers’ Luggage At Airport
Spirit Airlines employee Cush Karlson Joseph Vengeto has been charged with third-degree theft after reports of personal items from passengers’ luggage were repeatedly reported to be missing. It has been said that Vengeto stole personal items from luggage while working at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The 25-year-old Spirit Airlines employee has been charged with a… Continue reading Spirit Airlines Employee Arrested For Stealing From Passengers’ Luggage At Airport
United And Spirit Airlines Giving Staff Extra Pay To Help With Mass Flight Cancellations
The increased demand for holiday travel and surge in coronavirus cases caused by the Omicron variant have led to a surge in daily flight cancellations. For United and Spirit Airlines, offering staff extra pay is a part of the solution. United Airlines announced it is offering its pilots triple pay to pick up trips for… Continue reading United And Spirit Airlines Giving Staff Extra Pay To Help With Mass Flight Cancellations
Intoxicated Spirit Passenger Attacks Flight Attendants And Urges Police To Shoot Her
A Spirit passenger, on a flight to Nashville from Fort Lauderdale, recently assaulted two flight attendants and was escorted off the plane then arrested. The 42-year-old woman attacked multiple flight attendants and when the plane landed in Florida, the Spirit passenger was taken by police while refusing arrest. She violently grabbed the hair of one… Continue reading Intoxicated Spirit Passenger Attacks Flight Attendants And Urges Police To Shoot Her