What the Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Could Mean for Travelers

Flights will still take off and travelers can keep booking tickets, the low-cost carrier said, as the company enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Business - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

What Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy filing means for travelers

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the wake of growing debt and a failed merger with JetBlue.

What does Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy mean for you?

Spirit's bankruptcy filing will affect airfares across the board, whether you fly Spirit or not, experts say.

What travelers need to know about Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the first major U.S. passenger carrier to do so since American Airlines 13 years ago.

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Will Spirit Airlines bankruptcy disrupt holiday travel?

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Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy; Lost $2.2 Billion in 5 Years

The low-fare carrier has struggled to find its footing after its planned merger with JetBlue was blocked by a federal judge.

Business - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection following its failed merger with JetBlue, an engine recall that forced dozens of its jets to be grounded and weaker than expected sales. Spirit ...

Budget travel icon Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection after mounting losses

The airline hasn't posted an annual profit since 2019 and lost more than $335 million in the first half of the year.

Business - CNBC - 8 hours ago

Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

A federal judge had blocked the budget airline's proposed merger with JetBlue.

Flights not impacted after Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

Failed sales and mergers and an engine recall that forced dozens of jets to be grounded have pushed Spirit Airlines to file for bankruptcy. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van ...

Budget Carrier Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy

The country’s largest budget carrier will cut its year-end schedule by 20 percent as it struggles to return to profitability.

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Spirit Airlines mulls bankruptcy, sending its stock price into nosedive

Spirit Airlines, weighed down by mounting debt, is considering filing for bankruptcy protection.

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy following mounting debt and a failed merger

Spirit Airlines said Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with losses, growing debt and a failed merger during the post-pandemic travel lull.

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy amid mounting financial losses

Biggest US budget airline says it expects to operate as normal as it works its way through Chapter 11 process. Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will ...

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Spirit Airlines warns its equity would be wiped out if it reaches bankruptcy deal with its creditors

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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy after tumultuous period in which two attempted mergers fell through

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