Frontier Airlines proposes merging with fellow budget carrier Spirit — again

1. Frontier Airlines proposes merger with Spirit Airlines amid bankruptcy. 2. Previous merger attempt in 2022 was derailed by JetBlue's offer. 3. Federal judge blocked JetBlue's acquisition, leading to Spirit's bankruptcy. 4. Frontier claims Spirit's standalone plan is unprofitable and high-risk. 5. Recent discussions indicate Frontier's commitment to the merger.