Lousy service, not the Iran war, killed Spirit Airlines. Spirit was doomed to fail because of mismanagement, deep financial problems, and – crucially – its reputation for poor customer service. The ...

Spirit Airlines’ abrupt shutdown has left many travelers scrambling for answers, especially when it comes to getting their money back. The budget carrier announced Saturday that it was canceling all ...

Forty Spirit Airlines planes are parked at a maintenance and storage facility in Goodyear, Arizona. Spirit Airlines has shut down, after facing numerous challenges, including two bankruptcy filings.

This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. Spirit Airlines died as it lived: lots of angry customers and no one picking up the phone. Early yesterday ...

Spirit Airlines – the feisty upstart that relied on irreverent ads and deep discount fares to compete against major carriers for 34 years – permanently shut down Saturday, upending travel plans and ...

Spirit Airlines on Saturday announced that it shut down all operations after failing to not reach a deal for a government bailout. The Trump administration drafted a $500 million bailout plan to save ...

Spirit Airlines, the pioneering discount airline that shook up the budget travel business, is shutting down its operations. The company is in its second bankruptcy and was in serious financial trouble ...

WASHINGTON — Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, which had been struggling for years, announced it will cease operations. Spirit had been seeking a $500 million federal bailout from the White House. But ...

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Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle. By Niraj Chokshi Spirit Airlines reshaped aviation in the United ...

Spirit Airlines is reportedly preparing to shut down after bailout talks with the Trump administration fell through. The airline has been struggling financially due to rising jet fuel costs and has ...

Spirit Airlines may shut down after bailout talks with the Trump administration reportedly failed. The airline's financial troubles stem from a failed merger, two bankruptcies, and rising jet fuel ...