Spirit Airlines Failed… So Why Are We Saving It?

For uncensored video, check out my substack at: https://ryanmcbeth.substack.com What’s going on with Spirit Airlines… and why is the U.S. government thinking about stepping in? I actually know a little bit about this topic because I fly so much. In this video, I break down how airlines actually make money, and why the real business isn’t always flying passengers. From loyalty programs to credit card deals, the big airlines have built financial engines that Spirit never quite pulled off. So what happens when an airline is “just an airline”… and the market turns against it? And more importantly...should taxpayers be on the hook to save it? Find the Global Warning Podcast on: Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/23JULpVI2lVBEl4PVh07t0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-warning-with-ryan-mcbeth/id1882061844 Like my shirts? Get your own at: https://www.bunkerbranding.com/pages/ryan-mcbeth Want a personalized greeting: https://www.cameo.com/ryanmcbeth Watch all of my long form videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt670_P7pOGmLWZG78JlM-rG2ZrpPziOy Twitter: @ryanmcbeth Instagram: @therealryanmcbeth BlueSky @ryanmcbeth Reddit: /r/ryanmcbeth Join the conversation: https://discord.gg/pKuGDHZHrz Want to send me something? Ryan McBeth Productions LLC 8705 Colesville Rd. Suite 249 Silver Spring, MD 20910 USA