Delta Could Raise Fares After Spirit Airlines Ends Ultra-Low-Cost Flights
DAL•Spirit Airlines has ceased ultra-low-cost operations, ending budget flights on dozens of domestic and international routes. Delta could capture freed-up market share and lift yields as fare competition on these formerly low-cost routes diminishes.
1. Spirit Airlines Exit and Delta Opportunity
Spirit Airlines has discontinued its ultra-low-cost model, halting service on dozens of domestic and international routes. With this competitor out of the market, Delta can redeploy capacity into these corridors and potentially boost its average ticket yields by reducing fare pressure.
