The GuardianMay 1, 3:38 PM

Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations amid financial struggles and high oil prices

Company had struggled to increase post-pandemic demand before war in Iran pushed up jet fuel costs Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after the beleaguered company ran out of cash and a rescue attempt by the Trump administration appeared to stall. The company struggled to make a deal with its creditors and secure funding to maintain operations, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing people fami...

The New York TimesMay 1, 3:50 PM

Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down

The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.

The New York TimesMay 1, 4:38 PM

Spirit Airlines May Be Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.

After two stints in bankruptcy, the low-cost airline appears close to shutting down. Here’s what travelers should know about rebooking and refunds if Spirit stops flying.

The New York TimesMay 2, 6:29 AM

Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down

Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.

NPRMay 2, 6:42 AM

Spirit Airlines ceases operations after escalating financial struggles

The low-cost carrier, which had been struggling for years, announced it will cease operations. Spirit had been seeking a $500 million lifeline from the White House, but talks failed to yield a deal.

BBC NewsMay 2, 6:47 AM

Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse

The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.

The New York TimesMay 2, 8:55 PM

Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Stranding Passengers

The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.

CNBCMay 2, 10:32 PM

'Godspeed my friend': Inside the final hours at Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines ceased operations overnight after a failed government bailout.

The New York TimesMay 3, 4:06 PM

Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines

Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.

The New York Times5d ago

Late Night Laments Losing Spirit Airlines as a Punchline

The budget carrier announced that “‘all flights have been canceled, and customer service is no longer available,’ which, coincidentally, was also Spirit’s motto,” Stephen Colbert said.

The GuardianMay 1, 3:38 PM

Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations amid financial struggles and high oil prices

Company had struggled to increase post-pandemic demand before war in Iran pushed up jet fuel costs Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after the beleaguered company ran out of cash and a rescue attempt by the Trump administration appeared to stall. The company struggled to make a deal with its creditors and secure funding to maintain operations, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing people fami...

The New York TimesMay 1, 3:50 PM

Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down

The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.

The New York TimesMay 1, 4:38 PM

Spirit Airlines May Be Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.

After two stints in bankruptcy, the low-cost airline appears close to shutting down. Here’s what travelers should know about rebooking and refunds if Spirit stops flying.

The New York TimesMay 2, 6:29 AM

Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down

Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.

NPRMay 2, 6:42 AM

Spirit Airlines ceases operations after escalating financial struggles

The low-cost carrier, which had been struggling for years, announced it will cease operations. Spirit had been seeking a $500 million lifeline from the White House, but talks failed to yield a deal.

BBC NewsMay 2, 6:47 AM

Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse

The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.

The New York TimesMay 2, 8:55 PM

Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Stranding Passengers

The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.

CNBCMay 2, 10:32 PM

'Godspeed my friend': Inside the final hours at Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines ceased operations overnight after a failed government bailout.

The New York TimesMay 3, 4:06 PM

Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines

Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.

The New York Times5d ago

Late Night Laments Losing Spirit Airlines as a Punchline

The budget carrier announced that “‘all flights have been canceled, and customer service is no longer available,’ which, coincidentally, was also Spirit’s motto,” Stephen Colbert said.