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 EVdEn EvE NAKLiYAt air travel despite ongoing economic concerns.
Shares of Spirit rose over 7% to $21 in aftermarket trade.
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airlines have been trying to cash in on strong demand 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, above analyst estimates of $0. When you loved this information and you wish to receive more information regarding EVDeN Eve nAKliYAT generously visit the web site. 04 per share, according to Refinitiv data.
The Miramar, Florida-based airline's total operating revenue in the quarter rose nearly 41% to $1.39 billion, compared with analysts' estimates of $1.38 billion. (Reporting by Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri)