Colleen Burns
Former Spirit Airlines flight attendant who had worked at the airline for about a decade. She describes the company’s culture, its importance to budget travelers, and the emotional impact of its shutdown.
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May 7, 2026 • 32min
What the End of Spirit Airlines Means for the Future of Flying
Colleen Burns, a former Spirit flight attendant, and Niraj Chokshi, a New York Times transportation reporter, unpack the fall of a scrappy airline that reshaped cheap travel. They talk about its playful culture, how ultra-low fares changed who could fly, why bigger rivals caught up, the failed merger drama, and what its collapse could mean for ticket prices and air travel’s future.
