Customers Love JetBlue Airways Corporation So Why Do Investors Hate It?
Adam Levine-Weinberg, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 10:01AM CDT
JetBlue Airways Corporation is perennially near the top of the customer satisfaction rankings for the airline industry. However, many investors are not satisfied. In fact, when word spread that JetBlue CEO Dave Barger may retire when his contract...
Avis, Spirit Among IBD 50's Top 5 Transport Stocks
at Investor's Business Daily - Sat May 10, 9:38AM CDT
Americans are on the move again, traveling for business and for fun, and transportation companies are dominating the IBD 50 list of top companies. Avis Budget Group (CAR) raised its earnings guidance when it reported results late Wednesday as rental...
These 2 Airlines Keep Raising the Bar and Beating Expectations
Adam Levine-Weinberg, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu May 08, 10:00AM CDT
Last year, Consumer Reports readers ranked ultra-low-cost carrier, or ULCC, Spirit Airlines as not just the worst airline in the U.S. but one of the worst companies in any industry. Despite this dubious honor, Spirit Airlines and fellow...
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: BioMarin Is for Real
at The Street - Thu May 08, 5:00AM CDT
Cramer has moved on from Vale, wants you to stick with Alcatel-Lucent and likes SandRidge Energy over Abraxas Petroleum.
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: A Market Divided
at The Street - Wed May 07, 7:12PM CDT
Cramer warns investors must use caution until a clear direction appears.
Strip Down and Save With Spirit's Bare Fare(TM)
GlobeNewswire - Wed May 07, 5:00AM CDT
Which airline's total all-in fares are around 40% less* than other airlines? Which airline puts customers in charge of what they spend, so they only pay for what they value? Which airline's unique unbundled way of flying has some customers frustrated, ticked-off and asking "WTF!" (Why The Fee)? The answer to all three questions is . . . Spirit Airlines (Nasdaq:SAVE). To clear things up, Spirit is committed to helping customers learn how to fly on Spirit, save money and go more places, more often: Less Money, More Go.
JetBlue Is an Airline That Investors and Travelers Alike Can Love
Michael Lewis, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue May 06, 4:50PM CDT
It seems that in the airline business, the extremes get rewarded, while the middle is a no-man's land. Ultra-low-cost carriers lead the industry in margins, though premium experience airlines, like JetBlue , are at the head of the pack in both...
Frontier Airlines Goes All-In As an Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier
Adam Levine-Weinberg, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue May 06, 1:10PM CDT
Over the last 10 years or so, Allegiant Travel and Spirit Airlines have pioneered a new "ultra-low-cost carrier", or ULCC, business model in the airline industry. The two companies have very different strategies. Allegiant primarily serves...
Delta Makes Most, But Spirit Relies On Baggage Fees
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue May 06, 12:32PM CDT
Delta Air Lines (DAL) led U.S.-based carriers in collecting baggage fees last year, but Spirit Airlines (SAVE) got the greatest percentage of its revenue from carrying bags, a service that was mostly free six years ago. Delta grossed $833 million...
Using the Overhead Compartment Is Now Going to Cost You
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 04, 9:31AM CDT
You'd better sit down for this next story, because you're honestly not going to believe it. The next time you fly Frontier Airlines , they're going to charge you extra to put your bag in the overhead bin. Yes, seriously. At Frontier Airlines,...
Spirit Airlines Board Elects Robert L. Fornaro as New Board Member
GlobeNewswire - Thu May 01, 9:51AM CDT
Spirit Airlines, Inc. (Nasdaq:SAVE) announced today that its board of directors had elected Robert L. (Bob) Fornaro as its newest board member, effective May 2, 2014.
Spirit Airlines Announces Resumption of Seasonal Service Plus New Additional Services Just in Time for Summer
GlobeNewswire - Thu May 01, 9:40AM CDT
Spirit Airlines (Nasdaq:SAVE) today launched service on many new routes and resumed seasonal service in multiple markets, with more starting over the course of this summer.
Spirit Airlines Meets Q1 Earnings Ests - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 30, 2:40PM CDT
Spirit Airlines Co.'s (SAVE) reported first quarter earnings of 52 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Alaska, Spirit, Southwest Top Fuel Efficient Carriers
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Apr 30, 11:23AM CDT
Alaska Air Group's (ALK) Alaska Airlines and Spirit Airlines (SAVE) were the most fuel-efficient airlines in 2012, according to a new study. Southwest Airlines (LUV) jumped up two spots from 2010 to come in third. Overall fuel efficiency of domestic...
Don't Fear the Minor Turbulence Hitting Spirit Airlines Incorporated
Adam Levine-Weinberg, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 30, 10:02AM CDT
Shares of Spirit Airlines Incorporated tumbled on Tuesday following its Q1 earnings report. While Spirit's adjusted EPS of $0.52 came in ahead of the average analyst estimate, some investors were disappointed by the company's guidance. The stock...
Jim Cramer's Top Stock Picks: SAVE UA ETN
at The Street - Wed Apr 30, 5:00AM CDT
For various reasons, Cramer's bullish on Spirit Airlines, Under Armour and Eaton Vance.
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Don't Panic About Tech
at The Street - Tue Apr 29, 6:06PM CDT
Some similarities to the 2001 tech bubble exist, but Cramer says it's not time to head for the hills.
Slowing EPS growth for Spirit
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Apr 29, 5:42PM CDT
Spirit Airlines (SAVE) Q1 earnings grew 15.5% to 52 cents a share, beating by a penny, but it was the discount carrier's slowest growth in 6 quarters. Revenue rose 18% to $438 mil, but revenue per available seat fell 2.4%. Spirit Air's outlook wasn't...
Why Spirit Airlines, Inc. Stock Is Hitting Turbulence Today
Nickey Friedman, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 29, 2:37PM CDT
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis. What : Shares of discount airline Spirit Airlines are...
Spirit Airlines Profit Beats, But New Frontier Awaits
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Apr 29, 2:22PM CDT
Spirit Airlines (SAVE) saw double-digit increases in earnings per share and revenue in the first quarter, but growth is slowing and competition intensifying. The Miramar, Fla.-based discount air carrier's EPS grew 15.5% from a year earlier to 52...