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Flashing yellow: What the fall of Spirit Airlines means for cheap flights

Posted by Mike Pumphrey on April 20, 2026 | Featured

Spirit Airlines bankruptcy and potential liquidation doesn’t signify the end of cheap flights, but instead their ubiquity. … Read More

Tags: airlines, flying, Spirit Airlines

The high cost of cheap flights

Posted by Mike Pumphrey on October 23, 2023 | Featured

Spirit Airlines and other ultra-low-cost carriers may claim to offer a great value, but their low cost model carries higher risk to you. … Read More

Tags: flights, frugality, scarcity, Spirit Airlines

The problems with airline loyalty

Posted by Mike Pumphrey on May 23, 2016 | Featured

So by now, I’ve talked about the problems inherent in certain retail loyalty programs. Programs like Starbucks Rewards and Amazon Prime seem like a good deal, but can often force you in making decisions based on the idea that you’ve “already paid … Read More … Read More

Tags: airlines, Alaska Airlines, elite status, loyalty, Spirit Airlines

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Flashing yellow: What the fall of Spirit Airlines means for cheap flights

The high cost of cheap flights

The problems with airline loyalty

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