Spirit Airlines shut down before dawn on Saturday ending its run as the most famous U.S. discount airline.

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

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

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

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

Spirit Airlines ceased operations overnight after a failed government bailout.

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…

The death of Spirit Airlines will likely mean higher airfares for travelers.

Lousy service, not the Iran war, killed Spirit Airlines.

Spirit Airlines shut down before dawn on Saturday ending its run as the most famous U.S. discount airline.

The collapse of Spirit Airlines is expected to raise fares, shift routes and spark competition among rivals.

Spirit Airlines was back in bankruptcy court to start dismantling the airline.

Jet fuel prices nearly doubled. Airlines cut flights. Travelers were still buying tickets.