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Weatherhead's Michael Goldberg weighs in on the Spirit Airlines shutdown

Media | May 13, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff
Media Expert: Michael Goldberg

With Spirit gone, South Florida lost an airline hub. Cleveland knows the pain. 

Marketplace, NPR: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said Cleveland losing its airline hub after the United-Continental merger hurt civic pride and reduced direct flights, though increased competition later lowered fares. A Fort Lauderdale-area airport may face similar challenges after Spirit Airlines shut down.