
Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down
May 1, 2026Simple Flying
While we, as enthusiasts, often view many airlines positively, admiring qualities like route networks and onboard product innovations, airlines as a whole tend to have a negative public perception. The airline industry is one of the most disliked sectors in the US, with many complaints stemming from irregular operations, lost luggage, poor communication, and opaque pricing tactics. This last point is now being highlighted by a recent controversy involving JetBlue Airways, as the carrier is now being accused of using surveillance pricing to charge higher fares.

