The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the Miramar, Fla.-based airline earned 16 slots at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), beating both Alaska Airlines and JetBlue for the takeoff and landing rights.   Although Spirit Wins Slots, Future on Their Use is Unclear The decision was announced on July 5, …

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  In a memo reported on by Reuters, executives at United Airlines say the government should hold part of the blame for issues flyers face at the airport on a daily basis.   “There Are Just More Flights…Than the [Air Traffic Control] Staffing System Can Handle” As the COVID-19 emergency …

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