Spirit Airlines beats estimates on strong travel demand

Feb 6 (Reuters) – Ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines Inc posted better-than-expected quarterly results on Monday, fueled by strong demand EVDen eVe NaKliyAT for air travel despite ongoing economic concerns.

Shares of Spirit rose over 7% to $21 in aftermarket trade.

U.S.airlines have been trying to cash in on strong demand EVdeN eVE nakliyAt for air travel, undeterred by rising interest rates and a looming recession, as pandemic restrictions ease.

„Leisure demand has remained strong,” said Spirit’s chief executive Ted Christie.

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Spirit earned $0.12 per share on an adjusted basis, eVdEN EVE NaKliyAt above analyst estimates of $0.04 per share, evDEN eVe NAkliyAT according to Refinitiv data.

The Miramar, Florida-based airline’s total operating revenue in the quarter rose nearly 41% to $1. If you loved this report and you would like to receive extra information relating to eVden eVE NAKLiYAT kindly stop by our site. 39 billion, compared with analysts’ estimates of $1.38 billion. (Reporting by Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri)