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More nuanced network changes for Spirit Airlines as "basic economy" pricing sets in

Analysis

For the past year Spirit Airlines has alluded to changes in its network structure to include a larger number of smaller to mid-size markets as competitive dynamics in the US market place have shifted. Few details have emerged other than announcement that smaller markets, including Akron-Canton, Ohio and Hartford, Connecticut would join its network.

Now more clarity about Spirit's strategy is emerging. The airline has declared its future network composition will still feature a mix of larger and smaller markets, but some changes are occurring in frequencies operated. Spirit has concluded there are opportunities to serve a number of markets less than daily while still preserving its cost advantage. Some of those types of changes are occurring in its existing service from Akron, and from new routes debuting from Pittsburgh and Hartford later in 2017.

New basic economy offerings debuting from American and United have generated a lot of industry buzz, but Spirit maintains a belief the changes in fare structures will ultimately firm up the pricing in North America.

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