Source: The Points Guy
Summary
After Spirit Airlines grounded all its planes, other airlines such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, and Avelo Airlines are offering assistance to stranded passengers and employees. They are providing rescue fares, discounts, and accommodations to help travelers book last-minute flights. Some airlines are also offering transportation for Spirit employees and holding recruiting events for former Spirit workers.
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The escape is carefully planned. American Airlines is offering cheaper rescue fares on routes and key cities where it competed with Spirit. United Airlines has launched a website with special fares for stranded passengers, while Southwest Airlines is charging Spirit customers set, flat fares at airport ticket counters. JetBlue is offering $99 rescue fares to Spirit customers, and Frontier Airlines is providing up to 50% off base fares. Allegiant Air is holding fares steady on routes where it overlapped with Spirit, and Avelo Airlines is offering up to 75% off base fares on select routes.
It’s a carefully orchestrated rescue mission, complete with discounted fares and heartfelt sympathies.
Author: Evan Null
