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 for evDEN EVe naKLiyAT air travel despite ongoing economic concerns.

Shares of Spirit rose over 7% to $21 in aftermarket trade.

U.S.If you loved this information and you would love to receive details relating to EvdeN eve naKLiyaT i implore you to visit our own web site. airlines have been trying to cash in on strong demand for eVdEn EVe nAkliYAT 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.

However, adverse weather, worker shortages and EVdEN EvE NAKliYat technical glitches have snarled operations over the past year.

Spirit earned $0.12 per share on an adjusted basis, eVDen eVe nAkLiyAT above analyst estimates of $0.04 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)