Spirit Airlines went out of business on May 2, leaving Frontier Airlines positioned to benefit from reduced competition.
But Frontier faces the same challenges that brought down Spirit, including surging fuel costs and a poor reputation for customer service.
Industry experts question whether Frontier can avoid its rival's fate despite having a stronger cash position.
AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor.
No airline is more likely than Frontier Airlines to benefit from the demise of Spirit. But no airline is more at risk of suffering the same fate.
