Frontier’s acquisition of Spirit means there’s one fewer cheap airline

This new choice for cheap flights doesn’t have a name yet.

to create more competition), so it remains to be seen if the combined Frontier / Spirit airline will make a big difference for consumers.

The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2022, pending regulatory approval and the approval of Spirit’s stockholders, according to a press release. No name, headquarters, or management team was given for the new combined company, though a committee led by Frontier’s board chair will determine those “prior to close.”Subscribe to get the best Verge-approved tech deals of the week.Please confirm your subscription to Verge Deals via the verification email we just sent you.

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