PLUS: European LCCs are bracing for a good summer season.


	Air Transport Digest - March 14, 2025

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FLIGHT FRIDAY

Flight Friday: Spirit Airlines May Be Looking To Merge

by Daniel Williams

This week Flight Friday looks at Spirit Airlines' aggregated flights (cycles) across its total fleet plotted against its GTF fleet's "ground days" percentage.

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European Budget Airlines Are Bracing For A Good Summer Season

by David Casey

Aircraft Leasing Pioneer Udvar-Hazy Announces Retirement

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Daily Memo: Bags Never Flew Free, Not Even On Southwest

by Aaron Karp

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by Alan Dron

ROUTES 360

Vilnius Airport Aims To Broaden Its Route Map

by Routes Marketing Team

Our Route Opportunities feature explores the latest unserved and underserved routes promoted through Routes 360, providing supporting information for airline network planners to consider and capitalize on. Located just 6 km (3.7 mi.) from the Lithuanian capital’s UNESCO-listed old town, Vilnius Airport (VNO) is the country’s largest and busiest airport.

Routes & Networks Latest: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C March 10, 2025)

by David Casey

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

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