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Spirit Airlines announced on Tuesday that it would be reporting a wider-than-expected loss for the last quarter due to revenue coming in lower than anticipated. The airline expects to report an adjusted loss of between $160 million and $173 million for the three months ended June 30, compared to a previous estimate of no more than $145 million. Sales are also expected to be lower, at $1.28 billion versus a forecast of at least $1.32 billion.
A key factor contributing to the lower revenue was non-ticket revenue, which fell short of expectations per passenger. This news caused shares of the airline to drop about 6% in extended trading after the investor update was released.
In an effort to boost revenue, Spirit Airlines, along with competitor Frontier Airlines, has implemented changes to how it sells tickets. This includes offering bundles that include extras like seat assignments and carry-on bags, aligning more closely with larger competitors’ practices.
Despite these challenges, Spirit Airlines remains optimistic about its transformation strategy and aims to drive improvement in total revenue per passenger segment over time. However, the airline is also facing obstacles such as a crowded U.S. domestic market, an engine recall from supplier Pratt & Whitney leading to grounded aircraft, and the fallout of a failed acquisition by JetBlue Airways earlier this year.
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