Company had struggled to increase post-pandemic demand before war in Iran pushed up jet fuel costs

The airline is the first U.S. airline casualty of the jet fuel crisis brought on by the Iran war—but it may not be the last.

The budget airline had been hopeful the federal government might provide a last-minute rescue deal.

Several airlines have announced “rescue fares” for Spirit airlines customers with booked trips.

Spirit Airlines, the pioneering discount airline that shook up the budget travel business, is shutting down its operations.

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, the industry’s first casualty linked to the Iran war, after failing to secure

The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.

Company had struggled to increase post-pandemic demand before war in Iran pushed up jet fuel costs

Die US-Billigflieger Spirit kämpfte seit Jahren mit Turbulenzen. Der Preisanstieg beim Kerosin wegen des Iran-Kriegs trieb die Airline nun in die Pleite. Eine Hilfsaktion von…

Spirit Airlines ha cessato le operazioni: 1,8 milioni di posti a rischio e rimborsi automatici per i passeggeri.

The airline said on its website that all flights have been canceled and customer service is no longer available.

Global carriers are contending with surging jet fuel prices since the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Il vettore low cost, che deteneva una quota di mercato del 3,4% negli Usa, cancella tutti i suoi voli. A casa i quasi 7.500 dipendenti. Disagi per migliaia di …

Spirit Airlines closed Saturday morning, with no options for those already booked on the airline. There was no bailout deal with the government.

La compagnia aerea Usa costretta a fermare l'attività, affossata dal caro-cherosene (ANSA)

Jet fuel prices have doubled during the conflict, and a Trump-backed US$500 million bailout did not materialise.

The shutdown of Spirit marks end of a major low-cost carrier and raises questions about budget air travel in future

Republicans blame Biden administration block on JetBlue deal; Democrats point to fuel price surge amid Iran war

Die US-Billigflieger Spirit kämpfte seit Jahren mit Turbulenzen. Der Preisanstieg beim Kerosin wegen des Iran-Kriegs trieb die Airline nun in die Pleite. Eine Hilfsaktion von…

Listen to a Spirit pilot sign off as the budget airline shuts down after a failing to secure a $500m (£368m) bailout from the Trump administration. On Saturday (2 May), the…

The pioneering American low-cost airline announced it would cease operations on May 2, despite the White House's best efforts. Other airlines have made arrangements to honor…