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Spirit Airlines and the Antitrust Left
The demise of Spirit Airlines is a tragedy for its 15,000 or so employees, though at least taxpayers weren't forced to pay for a bailout. But the airline's closure shouldn't pass without giving dubious credit to the main culprits: The antitrust…
The Only Thing Worse Than Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines died as it lived: lots of angry customers and no one picking up the phone. Early yesterday morning, when America's most hated airline announced that it would immediately cease all operations, Spirit left tens of thousands of…
Spirit Airlines shutdown: What to do to get home and get refunds
SEATTLE — The collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines may mark the end of an era for travelers with a certain financial sensibility. But if you've been snagged in their now-defunct flight schedule, here are some things to know on how to…
Trump reviews Iran's latest offer, and Spirit Airlines shuts down: Weekend Rundown
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was reviewing a new offer from Iran to end the war but offered little optimism that the proposal would succeed. “I will soon be reviewing the plan that Iran has just sent to us, but can't imagine…
All the airlines cancelling flights and adding extra charges amid jet fuel crisis
Budget airline Spirit Airlines is reportedly on the verge of collapse, after failing to secure crucial financial backing from the government. Like many airlines, Spirit is grappling with intense pressure from soaring fuel costs, which have roughly…
Free Enterprise Could Have Resurrected Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines gave up the ghost this week. President Trump wanted to provide a lifeline to the company so that it could survive long enough for a necessary restructuring. JetBlue offered to enter into a merger with the company to resurrect the…
Spirit Airlines blame game is going strong
Spirit Airlines is dead, but the finger-pointing is very much alive. Trump administration officials spent the weekend blaming former President Biden, whose Justice Department successfully blocked JetBlue from buying Spirit for $3.8 billion. Spirit…
What should I do if I have a Spirit Airlines flight? Refunds, points, and everything to know after the shutdown
After months of uncertainty, the long-struggling Spirit Airlines has permanently ceased operations. Now the low-cost U.S. carrier will begin liquidating its assets to repay its creditors as much as possible—a process that is expected to take…
Spirit Airlines collapse may push up airfare
Pioneering no-frills budget carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, citing sharply higher fuel prices and the collapse of a $500 million Trump administration bailout. “This is tremendously disappointing and not the outcome any…
Eight airlines collapse into administration leaving holidays cancelled for thousands
Eight airlines have collapsed, prompting travel chaos Thousands of holidaymakers have been left scrambling to rearrange travel plans after eight airlines collapsed into administration, triggering widespread cancellations across multiple routes.
Eight airlines collapse into administration with holidays cancelled
Eight airlines have collapsed, leaving UK holidaymakers facing cancelled flights and disrupted travel plans. The majority of carriers used by British travellers – including British Airways, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz…
Trump Murders World's Most Beloved Airline, Blames Biden
Welp, the greatest commercial aviation fleet the US of America has ever produced, Spirit Airlines, is now on the very brink of liquidation, with some bank hauling the planes off like some kind of a Trump Shuttle at Logan and LaGuardia. But what an…
Spirit Airlines' shutdown is a case study in what happens when a turnaround plan breaks
Good morning. After 34 years in operation, Spirit Airlines is shutting down. Its parent company, Spirit Aviation Holdings, announced Saturday that it had begun an orderly wind-down and canceled all flights. The company said the decision followed…
Congrats, Elizabeth Warren, On The Death Of Spirit Airlines
Elizabeth Warren has built an entire political career on presenting herself as the righteous defender of ordinary Americans against powerful corporations. Every speech is some variation of the same script: she's fighting for workers, fighting for…
Rival airline honors Spirit pilot whose final flight before retirement was canceled
A Spirit Airlines pilot whose last flight before retirement was canceled when the budget airline shut down for good became emotional after a rival airline stepped in to celebrate his milestone. Captain Jon Jackson's retirement flight, a ceremonial…
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