# 336 - Scott McCartney & Oscar Munoz:  A tip of the hat to Spirit Airlines

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Podcast: [Airlines Confidential Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/airlines-confidential-podcast-640988)
Published: 2026-05-06T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Host Scott McCartney & Guest Co-Host Oscar Munoz. A tip of the hat to Spirit. Also: Remembering Ben Baldanza's vision and success, and what changed after Ben's departure as Spirit's CEO. What contributed to the downfall, and which carriers will benefit most going forward; Also: Revamped front cabin pricing initiatives; JetBlue results; NY/NJ Port Authority adding transponders to vehicles; Listener corrections and comments.

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