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Americans on a budget mourn loss of low-cost Spirit Airlines
Spirit's closure comes at a time of rising prices across the American economy, which have been made worse by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
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Reuters - Sat, 02, May 2026
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FILE PHOTO: A message from Spirit Airlines at Orlando International Airport, as the airline announced it was ceasing operations early Saturday morning following an impasse in talks with some creditors on a $500 million government bailout plan, in Orlando, Florida, U.S., May 2, 2026. / REUTERS/Miguel Rodriguez/File Photo
U.S. travelers lamented news of the shutdown of Spirit Airlines on May 2, saying that the closure of the ultra-low-cost carrier eliminates one of the few air travel options for low-income and working-class Americans.
Spirit abruptly cancelled flights overnight, stranding passengers and staff around the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America, after collapsing under financial pressures that included a sharp rise in fuel costs due to the Iran war.
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