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AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Ryanair passengers allegedly collapse, vomit after sitting in sweltering cabin without air conditioning

Passengers on a Ryanair flight from Malta to Birmingham say they were trapped for over an hour in a cabin with no air conditioning, with at least two people losing consciousness, and the airline's response has only deepened their frustration. Eva Gregory, a 16-year-old from Derby, England, described a grueling sequence of delays and heat […] The post Ryanair passengers allegedly collapse, vomit after sitting in sweltering cabin without air conditioning appeared first on American Almanac .

Passengers on a Ryanair flight from Malta to Birmingham say they were trapped for over an hour in a cabin with no air conditioning, with at least two people losing consciousness, and the airline's response has only deepened their frustration. Eva Gregory, a 16-year-old from Derby, England, described a grueling sequence of delays and heat exposure aboard Flight FR7268 on August 10 that left passengers sick, panicked, and furious. The flight was scheduled to depart Malta at 5:40 p.m. It did not leave the ground until roughly 7:00 p.m. local time. In between, Gregory and her family say they endured conditions that no paying customer should have to tolerate. Gregory told the Daily Mail that the ordeal began well before boarding. She and her…Open

NEWSNATIONNOW (Andrew Dorn) - Why the end of Spirit Airlines could mean higher fares for everyone

Spirit Airlines was often the punchline of jokes, but its low fares helped keep prices in check.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Spirit Airlines shutdown strands passengers struggling to get home | NewsNation

The collapse of Spirit Airlines is impacting passengers, who are now looking for refunds as they try to rebook flights. NewsNation’s Xavier Walton explains why it’s not just passengers feeling the pinch.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Spirit shutdown: Finger-pointing persists after low-cost air carrier closes| NewsNation Prime

NewsNation’s Lia Lando reports on the aftermath of the Spirit Airlines shutdown, which has left some passengers stranded. #Business #Travel #Politics "NewsNation Prime" is America’s source for unbiased news offering a full range of perspectives from across the U.S. Weekends starting at 7p/6C. #Prime NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

NYTIMES (Niraj Chokshi) - Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines

Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.

YOUTUBE (Agenda-Free TV) - End of Spirit Airlines - LIVE Shutdown Countdown & Breaking News Coverage

Spirit Airlines will reportedly shut down and cease operations at 3am Eastern Time tonight. Join us for live breaking news coverage of the end of Spirit Airlines as we count down to the Spirit shutdown. Spirit Airlines is a low-cost airline that carried over 30 million passengers last year. There were reports in recent days that the Trump administration could make a deal to bail out Spirit in exchange for partial ownership of the company, but apparently that will not be happening. Spirit Airlines will reportedly shut down for good and cease operations tonight at 3am ET. In this interactive live stream, host Steve Lookner brings you live shutdown coverage of the end of Spirit Airlines, along with the latest breaking news updates on Spirit…

NYTIMES (Seth Kugel) - Spirit Airlines May Be Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.

After two stints in bankruptcy, the low-cost airline appears close to shutting down. Here’s what travelers should know about rebooking and refunds if Spirit stops flying.