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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Deepika Padukone opt out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit for Atlee's next starring Allu Arjun? Here's what we know
Deepika Padukone's departure from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit' sparked speculation, with reports suggesting she prioritized Atlee's sci-fi thriller with Allu Arjun due to scheduling conflicts and a more exciting offer. Her exit led to Triptii Dimri's casting in 'Spirit,' while Deepika's request for shorter workdays ignited discussions about work-life balance for mothers in the film industry. The buzz around Deepika Padukone 's sudden exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga 's Spirit has left fans and industry insiders speculating. While initial reports pointed to creative and contractual disagreements, a new update suggests her decision may have hinged on a more compelling offer—Atlee's big-budget sci-fi thriller with Allu Arjun . A More Exciting Offer? A report in Bollywood Hungama claimed that Deepika's decision to exit Spirit had more to do with scheduling conflicts. She has reportedly chosen to prioritise director Atlee's upcoming film with Allu Arjun instead. The report further added that the actress was initially on board with Spirit and had even begun contract discussions after being impressed by the script and her role. However, just a week later, she received an offer for Atlee's film with Allu Arjun—a project she reportedly found more exciting. Faced with a scheduling clash, Deepika chose to step away from Spirit, officially citing reasons like disagreements over remuneration and working hours. Triptii Dimri Steps In Deepika was eventually replaced by Triptii Dimri in Spirit. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga confirmed the casting through an official social media post, announcing Triptii as the film's new female lead opposite Prabhas. Conversation on Work-Life Balance So far, neither Deepika nor Vanga has addressed the controversy surrounding her exit from Spirit. However, reports suggesting that the actress requested an eight-hour workday due to her new role as a mother have sparked industry-wide conversations about work-life balance and accommodations for female actors post-motherhood. Several celebrities—including Ajay Devgn, Vidya Balan, Surveen Chawla , Sonakshi Sinha , Neha Dhupia, Vikrant Massey, and Anurag Basu—have weighed in on the eight-hour shift request for new mothers in the film industry. Most have expressed their support, acknowledging the importance of creating a more accommodating and empathetic work environment for actresses balancing motherhood and careers. Deepika's Upcoming Line-Up Last month, it was officially confirmed that Deepika Padukone will star in Atlee's upcoming film alongside Allu Arjun. Touted to be a sci-fi action thriller, the project generated major buzz online, especially after Deepika's announcement video went viral across social media platforms. Apart from AA22xA6, Deepika Padukone is also part of King, another highly anticipated project that has already gone on floors. The ensemble cast includes Shah Rukh Khan , Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan , Suhana Khan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Raghav Juyal, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Abhay Verma.
Miami Herald
10 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
JetBlue is adding new flights in Fort Lauderdale. See destinations and details
About a month after pulling the plug on its last remaining flights from Miami International Airport, JetBlue Airways is ramping up business in Broward. The airline plans to add service this year between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and four new cities: Norfolk, Virginia, Tampa, Atlanta and Austin. The Long Island City-based carrier will also increase frequency between FLL and Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Raleigh-Durham. And the airline will make its premium Mint service more available on flights from Fort Lauderdale, the company announced Wednesday. Seats on all flights can be booked now. They start taking off as early as Oct. 26. The changes indicate that South Florida remains a lucrative market. They come after JetBlue resumed service in July between FLL and Philadelphia and Guayaquil, Ecuador. The airline said all the additions are in response to customer demand. But in June, the airline said it would stop flying from Miami International Airport starting Sept. 3. 'Fort Lauderdale has long been a key market for JetBlue, and we're excited to keep growing with the region,' Dave Jehn, vice president of network planning and airline partnerships, said in a statement. The moves also show a one-time low-cost carrier departing from that identity, looking to compete with the larger airlines that depend on business travelers. That's a growing trend across the airline industry. Broward-based Spirit Airlines this month introduced extra leg room and took out the middle row in several rows on many of its flights. It also renamed its cabins in June. MORE: Heading to Key West but don't want to drive? Spirit starting FLL flights JetBlue will offer its premium Mint service on the new flights between FLL and Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Phoenix. By this year's winter, every JetBlue flight between FLL and those three cities will offer Mint, with lie-flat seating, improved dining and personalized service. 'Mint is a reimagined premium experience that offers a different level of comfort, privacy and hospitality,' Jehn said. The new flights are a boost for FLL. In 2024, JetBlue accounted for 6.4 million passengers at the airport, second only to Spirit and about 19% of all travelers there. Through the end of June, 2025, JetBlue has had 3.2 million passengers at FLL, an 8.2% decline from last year, but still in second place. The airline is counting that more flights will increase those numbers. This summer, JetBlue i has an average of 72 daily departures to 31 destinations non-stop. In December, that will rise to 95 daily departures to 37 cities. New flights from FLL ▪ Norfolk, Virginia New service; starts Dec. 4, 2025; 5 flight per week ▪ Tampa New service; starts Dec 4, 2025; 1 daily flight ▪ Atlanta Return of service; starts Dec. 4, 2025, 1 daily flight ▪ Austin Return of service; starts Nov. 20, 2025; 2 daily flights ▪ Las Vegas Adding 1 daily flight to existing service; bringing total to 3 daily flights; starts Oct. 26, 2025 ▪ Los Angeles Adding 1 daily fight to existing service; bringing total to 6 daily flights; starts Nov. 21, 2025 ▪ Phoenix Adding 1 daily flight to existing service; bringing total to 2 daily flights; starts Oct. 26, 2025, winter seasonal ▪ Raleigh-Durham Adding 1 daily flight to existing service; bringing total to 2 daily flights; starts Oct. 26, 2025 ▪ Richmond, Virginia Adding 1 daily flight to existing service; bringing total to 2 daily flights; starts Oct. 26, 2025
Miami Herald
14 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Heading to Key West but don't want to drive? Spirit starting FLL flights
Long-time low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is adding a destination to paradise as it continues the journey to remake itself. The Broward-based airline known for bright yellow planes will offer year-round flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Key West International Airport for the first time. On Nov. 6, Spirit will launch four weekly flights, on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Daily flights will begin on Dec. 18. Fares start at $79 one-way for trips booked by Nov. 19. Tickets are now available on the airline's website. Spirit is betting on a route that brings together two of the Sunshine State's most popular locales. Fort Lauderdale boasts popular beaches, a renovated pier, growing airport, booming port and influx of youth. The Florida Keys continue to see sky-high demand from tourists all over the world. While Miami — the city and its hotels — was shut out of the 2025 World's Best issue of Travel + Leisure, the Florida Keys ranked eighth among best islands in the continental United States. 'Spirit Airlines entering the Key West market this November is fantastic news for our passengers near and far,' Richard Strickland, executive director of airports at Key West International Airport, said in a statement. 'We welcome this addition to our selection of carriers and greatly anticipate access to Spirit's expansive network of destinations.' Key West will be the eighth destination in Florida that Spirit serves. Fort Myers, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, Tampa and West Palm Beach are the others, along with Fort Lauderdale. The $79 one-way fares are subject to a 21-day advance purchase, valid for booking July 22 through Nov. 19, 2025, and travel from Nov. 6 through Dec. 17, 2025, the airline said. Blackout dates are Nov. 20 to Dec. 2, 2025. The Key West service comes after Spirit announced in July new direct flights between FLL and Macon, Georgia. The airline will have two flights a week beginning Oct. 16, starting at $49.99 one way. Macon is home to the Allman Brothers and Luther Williams Field, the baseball stadium used in '42,' the film about Jackie Robinson's life. A new Spirit Airlines? Beyond tourist attractions, the new flights will also give travelers an early glimpse of the new, slightly more upscale Spirit. In June, the airline started installing a section of seats — seven rows near the front — that have four additional inches of legroom, a total to 32 inches. The majority of its fleet is expected to have this feature by the end of July and all planes will in 2026. Spirit is also getting rid of its middle seats in the premium section. Flights in July are the first ones that offer the new perks. The moves come as Spirit is looking to carve out a market segment in a competitive market following several tough years. It's now taking on the bigger players with its premium offerings. In April, a new president and CEO, Dave Davis, took over. He replaced longtime President and CEO Ted Christie, who resigned April 7 after successfully leading the company through restructuring. On Feb. 20, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved the carrier's plan to continue operating as a business, and cleared bankruptcy shortly after. Davis came from Sun Country Airlines, where he was president and chief financial officer and a member of its board of directors since December 2019. He was credited with helping make it one of the most profitable airlines in the U.S., outperforming Spirit and Frontier. Can new cabin names help? Travelers to Key West will also get a chance to try out Spirit's new cabin names that debuted in June: Spirit First (formerly Go Big) ▪ Big front seat/extra legroom ▪ Carry-on and first checked bag free ▪ No change or cancel fees ▪ Priority check-in and boarding ▪ Reserved overhead bin space ▪ Complimentary snacks and drinks ▪ Wi-Fi Premium Economy (formerly Go Comfy) ▪ Extra legroom ▪ No middle seat ▪ One carry-on bag free ▪ No change or cancel fees ▪ Priority boarding ▪ Reserved overhead bin space Value (formerly Go) ▪ One carry-on bag free ▪ Seat selection costs extra ▪ Checked bags purchased separately
Malaysian Reserve
18 hours ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Soaring to the Southernmost Point: Spirit Airlines Adds Key West to its Route Map
Spirit to launch the only nonstop service between Key West (EYW) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) with easy one-stop connections across the U.S. this November DANIA BEACH, Fla., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Florida travelers will soon be able to get between Las Olas Boulevard and Duval Street at jet speed. Florida-based Spirit Airlines (NYSE American: FLYY) today announced it will launch new service at Key West International Airport (EYW), providing the only nonstop flight between Key West (EYW) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) starting Nov. 6, 2025. The new service will operate four times per week on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday and will increase to daily flights starting Dec. 18, 2025. Guests can also enjoy easy one-stop connections through Spirit's largest airport, Fort Lauderdale (FLL). 'Key West is a one-of-a-kind beach destination, and now travelers can easily access this island paradise and enjoy Spirit's elevated Guest experience along the way,' said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. 'Our new service offers a convenient and affordable alternative to driving and gives our Guests in the Florida Keys a new way to coast through South Florida in style.' Key West is Spirit's eighth destination in the Sunshine State, joining Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers (RSW), Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO), Pensacola (PNS), Tampa (TPA) and West Palm Beach (PBI). The Florida Keys offer visitors a laid-back getaway with a rich history, lively nightlife and dining, and world-class excursions like diving, snorkeling and boating. Travelers across Spirit's network can easily connect to Key West from major cities like Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, New York City, Philadelphia, and more. Spirit Airlines Key West (EYW) Service: Destination: Flights Available: Launch Date: Introductory Fare: Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 4x Weekly Daily Nov. 6, 2025 Dec. 18, 2025 Starting at $79* one way 'Spirit Airlines entering the Key West market this November is fantastic news for our passengers near and far. We welcome this addition to our selection of carriers and greatly anticipate access to Spirit's expansive network of destinations,' said Richard Strickland, Executive Director of Airports at Key West International Airport. Introductory FareGuests traveling between Key West (EYW) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) can take advantage of special introductory fares starting at $79* one way. The introductory fares are available for booking now on where travelers can browse flight details. Spirit's Elevated Guest Experience Key West Guests can enjoy Spirit's three travel options, which offer a seamless and enhanced travel experience at a great value: Spirit First provides 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. Premium Economy allows Guests to stretch out with more space in a Premium Seat with extra legroom or a blocked middle seat and includes one carry-on bag, no change or cancel fees, Priority Boarding and reserved overhead bin space. Value maximizes affordability and flexibility with the option for travelers to select only the extras they need. Seat selection, one carry-on bag, 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. *One-way fares subject to a 21-day advance purchase, valid for booking on July 22 through Nov. 19, 2025, and travel from Nov. 6 through Dec. 17, 2025. Blackout dates: Nov. 20 – Dec. 2, 2025. Subject to availability. 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
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
R Madhavan reacts to the eight hour shift debate amidst Deepika Padukone, Sandeep Reddy Vanga 'Spirit' row: 'Your requirements shouldn't be detrimental to the project'
As conversations around healthier work environments gain traction in the industry, after Deepika Padukone , Sandeep Reddy Vanga 's 'Spirit' row, actors R. Madhavan and Vikrant Massey have shared their perspectives on the importance of flexible yet fair working hours in the film industry . For those not in the know, reports suggested that Deepika demanded for an eight hour shift for Prabhas starrer 'Spirit' and that wasn't suitable to Vanga. As these reports emerged, there's been a debate around the working hours in the industry as many actors have reflected on it. In an interview with First Post, R Madhavan said, 'If I am doing something that I am passionate about and I love something, then time doesn't matter. It should be a choice. Nobody can force you to work less or more,' he said. At the same time, he acknowledged the need for professional responsibility. 'There has to be a certain number of hours, and you should be well aware that your requirements shouldn't be detrimental to the project and the budget of the film. That is very essential.' He further stressed the need for clarity before work even begins. 'Right at the beginning of the project, one should be clear that I want to work for only these many hours. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A genetic disorder that is damaging his organs. Help my son Donate For Health Donate Now Undo And if that is acceptable to people, then it's fine,' Madhavan said. According to him, imposing fixed hours can sometimes hamper creative flow. 'Making a certain number of hours of work affects creativity. It's very personal, and there is nothing right or wrong. If anybody takes the decision to work for certain hours, should do it with the economy in place.' On the other hand, '12th Fail' actor Vikrant Massey supported a more structured approach—specifically, the idea of an eight-hour workday, a model recently associated with Deepika Padukone following the birth of her child. 'I aspire to do something like that very soon. Maybe in a couple of years… I want to go out and say, we can collaborate, but I would only work for eight hours,' Massey said. He was quick to acknowledge the practical implications such a decision carries. 'But at the same time, it should be a choice. And if my producer cannot accommodate that, because there are also a lot of other things involved when you are making a film…' he trailed off, pointing to the complex logistics of production. Still, Massey didn't shy away from the financial trade-offs. 'Money plays a very important role, and I will have to reduce my fees as I will be working for eight hours instead of twelve. If I cannot give my producer twelve hours a day, I cannot go out there and not reduce my fee. I ought to reduce my fee. It's a give-and-take, right?' he said, adding in support of Padukone, 'And as a young mother, I think Deepika deserves it.'
