Oh, so they're trying to take on Southwest (and probably get a little bit more market share against the Big 3) too I guess... On paper, they get to "save" cash and have a more streamlined operations. I don't think they can drop the pricing any more competitive than it is right now with several low cost carriers at bay... Link: Spirit and Frontier Airlines Are Merging—Here's What That Means for Travelers (msn.com)