Facebook Tweet Email Link Reuters — Spirit Airlines said on Monday that it will furlough about 270 pilots while demoting another 140, as the cash-strapped budget carrier looks to scale down its workforce to match a downsized schedule. The furloughs will go into effect on November 1, while designation downgrades for captains will take place on October 1, the company …
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A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 taxis at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Boston on September 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Spirit Airlines said Monday that it will furlough 270 pilots this fall as the carrier prepares for a smaller off-season schedule to try to find its financial footing. …
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Grounded after a glow-up. A Texas woman claimed a Spirit Airlines agent refused to let her check in for a flight due to safety concerns from a cosmetic procedure she underwent days earlier. Shataria Banks wasn’t permitted to board her flight at Miami International Airport on July 23 despite her doctor alleging that she had clearance to fly. Shataria Banks …
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5. Tyrice Knight looks like he’s making strides in Year 2. Linebacker Tyrice Knight had a very strong rookie campaign, taking over a starting role in the second half of the season, recording 88 tackles, three tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. Joining newcomer Ernest Jones IV in the lineup, Knight was part of a defensive turnaround that helped the …
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Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump traveled to Kerr County, Texas, in the aftermath of last weekend’s catastrophic floods. The President and First Lady surveyed the devastation, met with community members and local officials, thanked heroic first responders, and pledged the Administration’s ongoing support as the community recovers. President Trump delivered remarks during a roundtable discussion …
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