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Spirit Airlines warns of layoffs, ExpressJet's fate in doubt

by AP Airlines Writer
| August 2, 2020 12:03 AM

Spirit Airlines has warned up to 30% of its employees that they will lose their jobs in October, and regional carrier ExpressJet's future is in doubt after losing a key contract as the virus pandemic continues to hammer the airline industry.

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