Why American low-cost airlines fail
May 15, 2026•38 min
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Episode description
Spirit Airlines, known for cheap flights, suddenly closed earlier this month. Budget airlines seem to do fine in Europe. Why can’t they survive in the U.S.?
*** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android