Spirit Airlines shuts down effective immediately

https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/lifestyle/what-spirit-airlines-shutdown-means-for-travelers/

Spirit Airlines is preparing to shutter operations, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal, and customers are sure to be wondering what this means for their future travel plans.

The budget carrier has struggled to get back on its feet after its second bankruptcy in less than a year — and now it has the added challenge of skyrocketing fuel prices amid the war in Iran.

Spirit has been unable to secure enough funding from the government and certain bondholders to keep it in business, the Journal reported.