Why Low-Cost Airline Spirit Sees Little Impact From Competitors’ Basic Economy Fares

Source: Travel News

Spirit Airlines

Spirit makes so much of its revenue from ancillary sales that it is not as affected by basic economy fares as travelers may think. Pictured is one of the airline’s Airbus A319s. Spirit Airlines

Skift Take: It was not clear three years ago whether Spirit could make it long term. It ran a shoddy operation, and it had alienated many of its customers. But Spirit is back, and it's making good returns for shareholders.

— Brian Sumers

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Why Low-Cost Airline Spirit Sees Little Impact From Competitors’ Basic Economy Fares