Spirit Airlines left a parting gift for its competitors.
When the low-cost airline ended its operations on May 2, it created an opening for other carriers to grow.
JetBlue and other airlines are already making moves to lure passengers in markets where Spirit had a big presence, and as the bankruptcy proceedings get underway, more than 170 aircraft will be up for grabs in one way or another.
Experts say it will take some time for the aviation market to reach a new equilibrium, but passengers should expect some capacity growth at some carriers, and higher airfares in most markets that Spirit used to serve.
Here’s what analysts say will likely happen next.
