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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Spirit Airlines Flight Evacuated Over Bomb Threat
A Spirit Airlines flight leaving Detroit Metropolitan Airport bound for Los Angeles on Thursday was evacuated due to a bomb threat. The incident was first reported at around 7 a.m. local time, according to the Detroit Free Press. The plane was boarded and on the tarmac when law enforcement officials were called in over "a potential security issue." The aircraft was deplaned and taken to a remote location, where responding members of the Wayne County Airport Authority and the Transportation Security Administration did a sweep and determined it was clean. 'On Thursday morning, the Wayne County Airport Authority's Emergency & Support Services and Airfield Operations teams along with the TSA [Transportation Security Administration] responded to a bomb threat involving a Spirit Airlines aircraft at Detroit Metropolitan Airport,' an airport spokesman confirmed in a statement to The Hill. Passengers were also rescreened upon reentering the plane, and eventually, the flight left for LAX. The matter is under investigation. "The safety of our Guests and Team Members is our top priority, and we are working to get our Guests to their destination as soon as possible. Further questions should be directed to law enforcement," Spirit said in a statement. This morning's incident comes as Spirit is in the middle of attempting to overhaul its budget airline reputation with a number of upgrades. "Spirit recently overhauled its Free Spirit loyalty program, and—brace yourselves—it's good," said Kyle Stewart of Live and Let's Fly this week. "Not 'good for Spirit,' but actually competitive with mainline carriers. Elite members can now enjoy perks like free checked bags, seat selection (yes, even Big Front Seats), and priority boarding. And unlike American's loyalty points or Delta's SkyMiles circus, Free Spirit Status levels that award these perks are available at lower thresholds than any of the major carriers. "Spirit also offers more nonstop flights from secondary cities than the other carriers. For airports like my home airport in Pittsburgh, it's often the only nonstop option or is more competitive in markets like New York (though it's since discontinued flights between Pittsburgh and the New York market)." Spirit Airlines Flight Evacuated Over Bomb Threat first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 5, 2025
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Spirit Airlines Touches Down at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport with New, Nonstop Service to Three Destinations
The Scenic City gains the only nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Newark (EWR) and Orlando (MCO) DANIA BEACH, Fla., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chattanooga is now more scenic than ever with new views of Spirit Airlines' (NYSE American: FLYY) bright yellow planes landing at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) starting today. The carrier's inaugural service provides Chattanooga Guests with nonstop, affordable flights to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) and offers travelers easy one-stop connections to Latin America and the Caribbean. "Our CHA service creates new opportunities for Chattanoogans to discover exciting destinations and make new memories at an unparalleled value," said Duncan Dee, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Spirit Airlines. "We're proud to add Chattanooga to our route map and help more Guests experience the natural beauty and many activities the Scenic City has to offer." Spirit Airlines Chattanooga (CHA) Service Destination: Frequency: Launch Date: Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 3x Weekly June 5, 2025 Newark (EWR) 4x Weekly June 4, 2025 Orlando (MCO) 4x Weekly June 4, 2025 "Partnering with Spirit Airlines marks a significant step forward in expanding travel options for our region," said April Cameron, President and CEO of Chattanooga Airport. "These new nonstop routes open the door to high-value connections for our passengers and strengthen Chattanooga's role as a gateway to and from the Southeast. We appreciate Spirit's investment in our community and look forward to welcoming travelers from across these key destinations to the Scenic City." Free Spirit® Bonus Points PromotionFollowing Spirit's recent upgrade of its Free Spirit loyalty program, the airline is celebrating the launch of its Chattanooga service with a Free Spirit loyalty program promotion* where members can earn 1,500 bonus points on roundtrip flights and 750 bonus points on one-way flights to and from Chattanooga (CHA). Travel must be booked by June 10, 2025, and flown by July 9, 2025. The Free Spirit loyalty program is free to join and is the fastest way to earn rewards and status. Spirit's Guest Experience Enhancements Chattanooga Guests can look forward to a more comfortable and seamless travel experience with Spirit. The airline's transformation introduced four travel options, ranging from premium to economical, that bring more choice and value to Guests. Go Big to get enhanced comfort with a Big Front Seat®, a carry-on and first checked bag, no change or cancel fees, Priority Check-In and Boarding, reserved overhead bin space, complimentary snacks and drinks, including alcoholic beverages and streaming access to fast Wi-Fi. Go Comfy and stretch out with more space, a carry-on bag, no change or cancel fees, Priority Boarding, reserved overhead bin space, a small snack and non-alcoholic drink. Go Savvy to get a standard seat selection, carry-on bag and no change or cancel fees. Go to keep it simple with no extras. Standard seat selection, checked bags and other options can be purchased separately. RecognitionSpirit was recently named Best Airline Overall for 2025 and earned top recognition for safety and affordability for the second consecutive year by WalletHub. Spirit was also recognized by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) as a 2025 Four Star Low Cost Carrier. Additionally, the airline's Fit Fleet® was ranked one of the world's youngest for 2025 by ch-aviation. Spirit also received the FAA's Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence for the seventh consecutive year. *To qualify for the Chattanooga, Tennessee Inaugural Free Spirit® 1,500 (roundtrip) or 750 (one-way) Bonus Points promotion you must (i) be a Free Spirit® member; (ii) book travel on a Qualifying Flight Segment. A "Qualifying Flight Segment" is a revenue trip originating from/to EWR/CHA, MCO/CHA or FLL/CHA flight operated by Spirit Airlines and booked by 11:59 PM ET on June 10, 2025, with travel completed by July 9, 2025. Free Spirit® Bonus Points will be automatically added to your account after completing a Qualifying Flight Segment. Bonus points earned through the Chattanooga, Tennessee Inaugural Free Spirit® Bonus Points promotion would offer standard Status Qualification Points (SQPs). Offer is subject to change without notice. Other restrictions and conditions may apply and can be found at About Spirit AirlinesSpirit Airlines (NYSE American: FLYY) is committed to safely delivering the best value in the sky by offering an enhanced travel experience with flexible, affordable options. Spirit serves destinations throughout the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean with its all-Airbus Fit Fleet®, one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S. Discover elevated travel options with exceptional value at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Spirit Airlines Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Wales Online
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Next's £29 swimsuit 'flatters a bigger tummy' and makes shoppers 'feel so comfortable'
Next's £29 swimsuit 'flatters a bigger tummy' and makes shoppers 'feel so comfortable' Shoppers love how 'confident' and 'comfortable' the £29 swimsuit from Next makes them feel The Next swimming costume has been designed with tummy control support (Image: Next ) With summer on the horizon, beach and pool-days are becoming more of a regular occurrence, meaning we'll be spending more of our weekends strutting our stuff in a swimsuit. However sometimes, a swimsuit that bears all doesn't leave us feeling the most confident, which is where shape-enhancing swimwear comes in. One particular Shaping Tummy Control Swimsuit from Next has proved very popular amongst shoppers for its flattering fit and affordable price tag. Costing £29, the swimsuit comes in three different lengths, making it versatile for all sorts of body types, from petite and regular to tall. The one-piece is also available in sizes six to 26 and comes in 13 different colours. Made to celebrate curves in all the right places, the swimsuit has been crafted with shape-enhancing, firm support to flatten the tummy and create a beautiful silhouette both in and out of the water. Read more: Next's wide-leg jeans with the 'perfect fit' now 40% off Read more: 'I tried adult toys from a woman-centred brand and they're incredible' Designed with wrap detailing creating a V-neckline for the non-wired bust cups, the main bodice of the swimsuit has a ruching effect that skims over the tummy and hides any lumps and bumps. The adjustable straps ensure the one-piece stays put and is comfortable to wear for hours on end. For a more wired, supportive bust, Boux Avenue's Panama swimsuit has a similar shaping effect with adjustable sides to control how high the wearer wants the legs. It also comes with a balcony-style padded bra, which is super flattering. With 20% off, it now costs £43.20. Get the look £29 Next Buy Now on Next Product Description Next's Shaping Tummy Control Swimsuit comes in 13 different colours and ranges from sizes six to 26. Alternatively, for a burst of fiery red, Pour Moi's Free Spirit Lightly Padded Underwired Twist Front Tummy Control Swimsuit is £49 and features a tummy control panel, under-wire style, twist front detail and can be purchased in bra-sizes. Coming in a range of hues from navy and black to watermelon pink and green, the Next swimsuit can fit in with any holiday wardrobe and has been praised by shoppers for its stylish fit that's confidence boosting. With a 4.5 star rating, one person left a five star review that read: "A well fitting costume that flatters a bigger tummy." Shoppers love how comfortable and flattering the Next swimsuit is (Image: Next ) Someone else echoed the sentiment and shared: "Love this swimsuit! I'm 5ft9 and always had issues with swimsuits not being long enough in the body, this fit is just perfect. The ruching on the tummy is very flattering around that area and holds you in without being uncomfortable, the adjustable straps make the fit even better, and the cup line sits really well. I ordered a 14tall and it definitely fits true to size. I haven't had a swimsuit that I feel so comfortable and confident in for a very long time and will be getting more colours." A third added: "I am a size 12 & it fits perfectly I bought it in navy & it gives a good shape." Shoppers love the swimsuit so much they're snapping it up in more than one colour, with one person remarking: "Great support & very stylish. I now have this swimsuit in 3 colours. Comfortable to wear, & secure." Although, with a variety of block colours and patterns available, one Next buyer felt: "Good quality hides lumps and bumps! Plain colour is more flattering." While for the most part the fit of the swimming costume has been praised, some people found that the colours bled after use. "Fits well, my third one of these only down side the colour does fade a lot. Comfortable to swim in." Another shared: "Nice fitting. I had issues with colour fading/turning red tinge. Returned and replaced without any issue." Article continues below As for the tummy control, though, it's a detail shoppers love for giving them a confidence boost: "Great fit. Good quality fabric with flattering pleats around the tummy. I can't wait to wear it." The Shaping Tummy Control Swimsuit is available at Next for £29.
Miami Herald
21-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Spirit Airlines makes some changes for travelers. Here are 5 takeaways
Spirit Airlines, known for its budget-friendly approach and distinctive yellow planes, is making a few changes. The Broward-based airline is introducing a revamped premium section, 'Go Comfy,' offering more legroom, and also offering new benefits for its loyalty program members. The changes come as part of Spirit's strategy to compete with larger airlines and improve its market position under the leadership of new CEO Dave Davis. FULL STORY: Spirit Airlines just added several new 'comfy' benefits for travelers Here are the highlights: Enhanced Premium Section: Spirit Airlines is reconfiguring its seating to offer an additional four inches of legroom in its 'Go Comfy' section, transforming it into a more traditional premium option. This upgrade is set to begin in June, with most aircraft completed by July and the remainder by and amenities: Travelers started booking these extra-legroom seats in May for flights beginning July 9. Additional amenities in the premium section include preferred seating, a free carry-on bag, priority boarding and complimentary snacks and Expansion: Spirit is expanding its routes with new nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Savannah, Georgia; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Columbia, South Carolina. The expansion is important for maintaining Spirit's position as the leading airline at the Broward Program Enhancements: The Free Spirit loyalty program is being upgraded to offer more redemption options and complimentary upgrades for members and credit card holders. New benefits include two free checked bags for Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard holders and the introduction of a Free Spirit debit and strategic changes: Under the new leadership of CEO Dave Davis, Spirit Airlines is making the changes to enhance customer value and compete more effectively in the airline industry. Davis, previously with Sun Country Airlines, is recognized for his role in making it one of the most profitable airlines in the U.S. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spirit Airlines introduces new seats and ‘comfy' perks in bid for premium passengers
Spirit Airlines will be offering new incentives, including improved seats, in an attempt to lure travelers. The airline's newly announced options offer customers access to seats with extra legroom and a slew of accompanying perks. Spirit previously offered more space to passengers through a 'Go Comfy' option, which blocked off a middle seat in a row of three seats. According to the press release, this option will soon be phased out and replaced with seats with extra legroom. The flight package also includes a carry-on bag, no change or cancel fees, priority boarding, reserved overhead bin space, a snack, and a non-alcoholic beverage in addition to the larger seat. Seven rows toward the front of the plane, totaling more than 40 seats, will have 32 inches of space rather than the customary 28. The new 'Go Comfy' plan will be available for booking Thursday, and travelers will able to start flying in those seats July 9. 'Spirit's new premium options offer travelers exceptional value, and we're creating even more opportunities for Guests to experience them with our new extra-legroom seating option,' Rana Ghosh, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Spirit Airlines, said in a press release. 'We're also adding more value and perks for our loyalty members at a time when others are taking away benefits, giving our most loyal Guests even more reasons to choose Spirit.' Later this year, Spirit will be introducing its two free checked bags policy in collaboration with Bank of America. This will only be available to Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard Cardholders. Other updates to the Spirit Loyalty program include free upgrades to Free Spirit status members and cobranded credit card holders, and points redemption for travel options such as Go Comfy. News of the airline's upgraded perks comes a few weeks after the company emerged from bankruptcy protection. The budget airline said in March that its parent, Spirit Aviation Holdings, exited Chapter 11 after finalizing debt restructuring. The reorganization plan, which received the court's green light in February, aimed to bring the carrier back to profitability and boost resources to compete with rivals. 'We're emerging as a stronger and more focused airline,' CEO Ted Christie, who will continue to lead Spirit post-bankruptcy, said in a statement at the time. The restructuring deal allowed Spirit to convert $795 million of its debt into equity. The company said it also received a $350 million equity investment from existing investors to aid future operations. Sign in to access your portfolio
