Where Budget Travelers Should Turn Now That Spirit Airlines Is a Ghost

<p dir="ltr">In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan is joined by airline industry expert Blaise Waguespack to discuss what&rsquo;s next for budget travelers in the wake of Spirit Airlines&rsquo; collapse. Blaise is a professor at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, focusing on airline marketing and service quality measurement. He and John discuss the remaining budget airline options, money-saving strategies for cost-conscious vacationers, and more. If you need the cheapest flight possible, give this episode a listen.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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