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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 ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

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.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

How Spirit Airlines Went From Industry Maverick to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The budget carrier’s pivot to ultralow fares brought it success but competition, rising costs and a failed merger bid hurt the business.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Washington Spirit owner makes huge donation to girl's and women's soccer

Michele Kang, a businesswoman and philanthropist who owns the National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit, pledged to donate $30 million over five years for girl's and women's soccer in the ...

Previewing the NWSL final: Spirit and Pride set for historic showdown

The Washington Spirit and Orlando Pride will vie for the National Women's Soccer League championship at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, the first purpose-built venue for the league. Dana ...

Spirit Airlines stock jumps 15% after struggling budget carrier said it will sell planes, cut jobs

Spirit Airlines shares rose after the struggling carrier said it will cut jobs and sell planes.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems says there’s ‘substantial doubt’ about its ability to keep operating

Aircraft-parts supplier Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc. on Tuesday said that there was “substantial doubt” about its ability to keep running as a “going concern,” as losses, debt, and difficulties ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

NWSL semifinalists, ranked: Orlando Pride lead the pack as Washington Spirit survive a scare vs. Bay FC

The semifinals will be played the weekend of Nov. 16 after all four top seeds advanced after the first round

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Several airlines suspend flights to Haiti after JetBlue and Spirit planes hit by gunfire

A number of airlines have suspended flights to Haiti after a Spirit Airlines plane and a JetBlue plane were hit by gunfire amid escalating gang violence in the Caribbean nation. CBS News senior ...

FAA bans U.S.-Haiti flights for 30 days after flights struck by gunfire

A Spirit Airlines plane was struck by gunfire as it was trying to land at Port-au-Prince airport.

Business - CNBC - November 12

US bans Haiti flights for 30 days after Spirit jet hit by hail of gunfire

Move by US authorities comes after plane was shot at on Monday, injuring attendant and forcing airport shutdown. The US Federal Aviation Administration has banned civilian flights into Haiti for 30 ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Spirit may be at the end of its runway as Frontier talks break down, bankruptcy looms

Beleaguered Spirit Airlines reportedly is discussing its options with creditors as Frontier Airlines abandons merger talks.

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

Ben Baldanza, Spirit Airlines CEO Who Pioneered Ultralow-Cost Air Travel in the U.S., Dies at 62

He knew his airline offered a stripped-down version of what his competitors did—and he was proud of it.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12

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

Spirit Airlines Inc.’s stock cratered 55% Wednesday, on track for its biggest-ever one-day decline, after the company warned that its equity would be wiped out as part of a restructuring deal that ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

NWSL semifinals: How Washington Spirit, Gotham FC, Orlando Pride and KC Current made it this far

The top four teams in the NWSL's regular season all advanced to the semifinals and have similar qualities

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

NWSL playoff predictions, picks, bracket, schedule: Experts like Orlando Pride, split on Spirit vs. Gotham

A spot in the NWSL Championship on Nov. 23 in Kansas City is on the line

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

This South East L.A. rock camp celebrates 10 years of amplifying the punk spirit of girls, trans, and gender-fluid youth

Former campers of Chicxs Rockerxs South East Los Angeles are celebrating the rock camp on Nov. 16 with an opening reception at the South Gate Museum and Art Gallery, where a special exhibit will be ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 15

Underrated NWSL playoff performers: Who can make the difference as Spirit host Gotham, Pride face Current

The stars like Marta and Trinity Rodman might get the attention but these players do the dirty work on NWSL's best teams

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

NWSL Playoffs: Format, schedule, bracket: Washington Spirit dispatch NJ/NY Gotham after penalties to advance

Here's everything you need to know for the upcoming NWSL Playoffs

Sports - CBS Sports - November 16

Washington Spirit advance to NWSL Championship after thrilling penalty shootout win over Gotham FC

Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury had three massive saves in the shootout to secure the semifinal win and send Washington to the championship.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16

Aubrey Kingsbury stops 3 penalties to help Washington Spirit advance to the NWSL championship

Aubrey Kingsbury saved the first three penalties in a shootout and the Washington Spirit defeated defending champion Gotham FC to advance to the National Women’s Soccer League championship

Sports - ABC News - November 16

Aubrey Kingsbury, Hal Hershfelt, revamp have Washington Spirit feeling like NWSL glory is their 'destiny'

The Spirit, the No. 2 seed, will play for the title against either the Orlando Pride or Kansas City Current

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

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.