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Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ending operations immediately

The Trump administration had considered a government bailout for the cash-strapped business to keep it from going under, but a deal was not reached.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — 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.
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Source: Anchorage Daily News | Published: 2026-05-02T16:15:19Z

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