Slope of Hope Blog Posts

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Terminal Stall

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The first time I heard of Spirit Airlines (ticker SAVE), I thought it was a terrible name, since my mind immediately went to plane crash —> ghost –> spirit. I’ve flown them once, I think, and they are famous for cheap fares for charging for every single little thing you might possible want (including bringing a handbag on board or, God forbid, a carry-on piece of luggage). I think their stock performance reflects the general opinion people have of this carrier.

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