Spirit Airlines shuts down following mounting debt and fuel cost surge

After more than three decades in operation Spirit Airlines has officially ceased its services marking the end of one of the most well-known ultra-low-cost carriers in the United States aviation industry. The Florida-based airline confirmed an immediate and orderly wind-down of operations following sustained financial pressure. The announcement led to widespread flight cancellations leaving passengers…

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Canadians may be impacted as Spirit Airlines shuts down operations ‘effective immediately’ – National

Canadians who cross the border to catch cheap flights have one less option, after the collapse of Spirit Airlines in the United States. The carrier announced Saturday it is shutting down operations effective immediately, cancelling all flights and warning passengers not to head to the airport. The Florida-based budget carrier said the decision follows mounting…

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