Washington, United States, May 2, 2026 (AFP) - Spirit Airlines begins 'wind-down', cancels all flights

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2026-05-02

Low-cost US carrier Spirit Airlines said on Saturday that all of its flights have been cancelled as it started an "orderly wind-down of operations," citing spiking fuel prices in recent weeks as a key factor. The troubled carrier, which was looking to emerge from its second bankruptcy in a year, announced it was ceasing operations after a potential White House bailout fell through. Spirit Airlines' parent company, Spirit Aviation Holdings, said i......

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