May 06, 2026

Spirit’s Collapse Sparks Airline Grab as Uber Expands in Travel

4 minutes

Airlines rush to replace Spirit routes, Uber pushes deeper into travel services, and rising fuel costs hit the cruise industry hard.

On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down how airlines are moving fast after Spirit’s shutdown, why Uber’s CEO sees a much bigger future in travel, and what Norwegian Cruise Line’s lowered outlook says about the growing impact of fuel prices across the industry.

This episode is presented by Lodgify!

Articles Referenced:

Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IG
Spirit’s Failure Shocked America. The Rest of the World Is Used to It
JetBlue and Rivals Race to Grab Spirit’s Routes and Customers
Uber CEO Says the Company’s Travel Ambitions Are Just Beginning
Norwegian Cruise Line Slashes Profit Outlook as Fuel Costs Mount

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