Spirit Airlines CEO says the airline industry is a 'rigged game'

Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie expressed frustration over the failed merger with JetBlue, criticizing the airline industry as unfairly dominated by major carriers like American, Delta, United, and Southwest. Despite the setback, Christie remains focused on Spirit's future, highlighting the company's new facility in Dania Beach, Florida, and the need to navigate an industry he views as a "rigged game." The $3.8 billion deal was blocked by a federal court on antitrust grounds, prompting Spirit to eventually abandon the merger after initially planning to appeal.