Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie apologizes for all of the cancellations

Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie has apologized for around 1,800 cancellations this week stranding passengers.

He blamed staffing shortages, technology problems and a surge in travel for the cancellations.

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