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Spirit Airlines GC Has a Million Reasons to Stay Aboard Through Another Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines faces a liquidity crisis prompting a second Chapter 11 filing; Frontier Airlines expands overlapping routes, increasing competition and boosting its shares by over 25%, analysts say.
- Spirit Airlines, based in Dania Beach, Florida, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on August 29, marking its second filing in a year.
- The bankruptcy was triggered by unresolved conflicts with aircraft leasing company AerCap and ongoing excessive operating expenses that Spirit was unable to address during its earlier restructuring.
- Spirit plans to restructure by shrinking its fleet to about 157 planes, reducing presence in some markets, and focusing on key hubs like Fort Lauderdale, Detroit, and Orlando.
- Frontier Airlines, a major competitor with 40% route overlap, responded by announcing 20 new routes at Spirit hubs and saw its stock jump 14.5%, with Deutsche Bank upgrading it to a buy rating.
- Spirit's restructuring may reduce budget carrier options and could raise fares, while Frontier is positioned to benefit, though the airline's challenges suggest ongoing uncertainty within the sector.
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Spirit Airlines files for second bankruptcy in under a year
Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. filed for bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year after failing to turn around its cash-strapped airline. The carrier filed Chapter 11 on Friday in New York , listing assets and liabilities of between $1 billion and $10 billion on a bankruptcy petition. The filing comes amid active negotiations with some of its largest lessors, secured noteholders and key stakeholders, the carrier said in a statement. Spi…
Frontier stands to be the big winner from Spirit's 2nd bankruptcy
Around 40% of Frontier's routes are also offered by Spirit Airlines.Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesAfter Spirit filed for bankruptcy for a second time, Frontier is set to benefit.Deutsche Bank analysts upgraded Frontier's stock rating, and its share price jumped 14.5%.With Spirit likely to consolidate and cut routes, passengers will have fewer carrier options.Spirit Airlines' latest bankruptcy filing has Wall Street tapping its rival to flourish.Frontie…
Why Frontier Group Is Flying High Today @themotleyfool #stocks $ULCC
Key PointsFrontier is poised to be one of the big winners following Spirit Airlines' return to bankruptcy.The company has a similar structure as Spirit, and could be in position to buy Spirit out of Chapter 11.Frontier and all airline stocks carry risk, but the stock could be of interest to long-term-focused investors who can handle turbulence. 10 stocks we like better than Frontier Group › A rival's issues could provide opportunities for Fronti…
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