I heard Christie is out and Bendo is the stepping up.

From and insider:Barging through the door unannounced came Bill Bendo, Ted's ambitious COO and longtime rival. With a smug grin, Bendo plopped a report on Ted's mahogany desk.

"Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Q4 numbers are uglier than a Spirit passenger who just learned about our bag fees," Bendo quipped. "The board is concerned, Ted. Very concerned."

Ted clenched his jaw. He knew exactly what Bendo was angling for - his job.

"I've kept this airline flying through a pandemic, soaring fuel costs, and PR disasters. We'll bounce back," Ted retorted.