Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down After Trump Administration Bailout Falls Through

Scritto il 01/05/2026
da Lauren Hirsch and Niraj Chokshi

The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.Spirit Airlines will stop flying after failing to find a way to emerge from bankruptcy in a time of high fuel prices and stiff competition.