Overview
- Speaking at Skift’s Aviation Forum in Fort Worth, David Neeleman said Spirit and Frontier “need each other.”
- He contended the U.S. market likely cannot support both ultra‑low‑cost carriers operating independently.
- He said a merger that captures cost and revenue synergies could make the combined airline financially viable.
- He cited Spirit’s recent restructuring, including pilot pay reductions, aircraft removals, and new liquidity such as from AerCap.
- No transaction was announced, though a blog report framed his comments as a prediction of a 2026 merger.