Nation May 04 How the collapse of Spirit Airlines is impacting travelers and the wider aviation industry By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Unda Dittaboot
Economy May 02 After Spirit Airlines shutdown, how passengers can get home and get refunds If you’ve been snagged in Spirit Airlines' now-defunct flight schedule, here are some things to know on how to get home, and get whole. By Sally Ho, Associated Press
Economy May 02 Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ceases operations immediately Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. By Aamer Madhani, Rio Yamat, Jeff Amy, Mike Catalini, Associated Press
Economy May 01 Trump says a 'final proposal' to rescue Spirit Airlines is under consideration Speaking to reporters before departing the White House for Florida, Trump emphasized that a deal to rescue the financially strapped airline remained under review. The president did not provide details but said an announcement could come as soon as later… By Michelle L. Price, Rio Yamat, Associated Press
Nation Apr 30 Watch 6:01 Rising fuel costs put budget airlines under pressure as Spirit faces bankruptcy As the war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring, several U.S. budget airlines are asking the federal government for a $2.5 billion lifeline. The appeal comes as Spirit Airlines faces potential bankruptcy and is negotiating separately for a $500… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig
Jan 29 Frontier makes another bid for Spirit as budget airlines struggle By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Frontier Airlines is attempting for a second time to merge with the now bankrupt Spirit Airlines, which declared bankruptcy late last year as budget airlines struggle. Continue reading
Dec 04 WATCH: Airline executives face Senate hearing over seat choice and baggage fees By David Koenig, Associated Press A U.S. Senate subcommittee is taking aim at airlines and their growing use of fees for things like early boarding and better seats. Continue reading
Nov 18 Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial blows pile up By David Koenig, Associated Press Spirit, the biggest U.S. budget airline, has lost more than $2.5 billion since the start of 2020 and faces looming debt payments totaling more than $1 billion over the next year. Continue reading
Nov 12 Haiti's main airport and capital frozen day after plane shot by gangs By Evens Sanon, Associated Press Life in much of the capital was frozen following the wave of violence, which came to a head when gangs shot a Spirit Airlines airplane. Continue reading
Mar 04 JetBlue, Spirit Airlines put an end to proposed multi-billion dollar merger plan By David Koenig, Michelle Chapman, Associated Press A merger would have eliminated Spirit, the nation's biggest discount airline. The Justice Department sued to block the deal and won in court. Continue reading