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Spirit Airlines shut down: What to do to get home and get refunds

Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia, from the development of May 2, 2026

Newest development May 4, 2026 · 3 reportsSpirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutting down

The collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines may mark the end of an era for travelers with a certain financial sensibility.

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  1. Spirit Airlines moves toward shutdown after rescue deal collapses: report

    Headline from Foxla ·

  2. Names this update

    Spirit Airlines shut down: What to do to get home and get refunds

    Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia ·

  3. Newest

    Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutting down

    Headline from CBS News ·

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  1. Foxla

    Spirit Airlines moves toward shutdown after rescue deal collapses: report (opens Foxla)

    Published

    Foxla's feed description

    Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after failing to secure a $500 million government lifeline.

  2. New York Post

    Spirit Airlines’ shutdown is looming — here’s what happens if you’ve already booked a flight (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    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.

  3. FOX Business

    Spirit Airlines to cease operations after federal government bailout fails to materialize (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    Spirit Airlines will cease operations Saturday morning after a bailout from President Donald Trump failed to materialize in time, though the airline says flights are operating as normal.

  4. CBS News

    What would a Spirit Airlines shutdown mean for travelers? (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights if the budget airline ceases operations this weekend.

  5. CBS News

    Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as Saturday (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.

  6. PhillyVoice

    Spirit Airlines, one of three carriers at Atlantic City's airport, is preparing to shut down (opens PhillyVoice)

    Published

    PhillyVoice's feed description

    Spirit Airlines, which operates out of both the Atlantic City and Philadelphia airports, is reportedly set to cease operations. The company failed to secure a funding deal as it moved through bankruptcy court.

  7. Fox32 Chicago

    Spirit Airlines shutting down immediately: What customers can do (opens Fox32 Chicago)

    Published

    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Airlines are offering capped ticket prices and relief for Spirit Airlines customers after the company's sudden closure, but only for a limited time.

  8. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Spirit Airlines shut down: What to do to get home and get refunds (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

    Published

    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    The collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines may mark the end of an era for travelers with a certain financial sensibility.

  9. Insider

    Spirit says it is shutting down and ceasing operations immediately (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    The ultra-low-cost airline announced it is shutting down after nearly 50 years. Here's what travelers need to know.

  10. ABC 7 Chicago

    What to know about Spirit Airlines as it says it is 'winding down all operations' (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

    Published

    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Why is Spirit Airlines shutting down? Spirit Airlines says that it has "started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately."

  11. Los Angeles Times

    Spirit Airlines shuts down, saying it can't keep up with higher oil prices (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Spirit Airlines has announced it is going out of business after 34 years, citing the rising cost of jet fuel since the start of the Iran war.

  12. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Spirit Airlines begins orderly wind-down of operations, cancels all flights (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

    Published

    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Spirit Airlines says it has begun an orderly wind-down of operations, canceling all flights and citing rising fuel costs.

  13. Al Jazeera

    Spirit Airlines begins ‘wind-down’, cancels all flights over fuel crisis (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The collapse of the US-based budget carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices will cost thousands of jobs.

  14. CBS News

    What will a Spirit Airlines shutdown mean for travelers? (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.

  15. Salon

    Spirit Airlines collapses after bailout efforts fail (opens Salon)

    Published

    Salon's feed description

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

  16. Breitbart News

    US airlines step up as Spirit winds down (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    US air carriers on Saturday mobilized to help passengers and crew members stranded by the overnight shutdown of Spirit Airlines, after the low-cost

  17. Forbes

    Spirit Airlines Shutting Down—What To Do If You Have A Flight Booked (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

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

  18. CBS News

    Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed effort at government rescue deal (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.

  19. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Spirit Airlines says it's winding down operations, canceling all flights (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

    Published

    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Spirit Airlines says that it has "started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately."

  20. Deutsche Welle

    Spirit Airlines cancels all flights, begins wind-down (opens Deutsche Welle)

    Published

  21. NBC News

    Spirit Airlines collapse strands travelers: What to know about refunds, rebooking and fares (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Passengers arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Saturday were still being dropped off for flights that no longer existed — learning only at curbside that Spirit Airlines had shut down overnight.

  22. Newsweek

    Spirit Airlines shutdown: Your rights and what to do if flights canceled (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    All flights with the budget carrier are cancelled, meaning customers need to book alternative travel.

  23. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Spirit Airlines canceled all flights and is going out of business (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

    Published

    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Spirit Airlines to halt flying due to soaring jet fuel prices, leaving millions of passengers stranded and 17,000 employees jobless. Fares may rise.

  24. NBC News

    Spirit Airlines is closing down. Thousands of employees and travelers are impacted. (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    Spirit Airlines will shut down and liquidate its holdings. With 17,000 employees, it was unable to bear the soaring cost of jet fuel during the Iran war.

  25. Washington Examiner

    Spirit Airlines shuts down operations with all flights canceled after bailout fails (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    In an announcement at 2:23 a.m., the airline said it would begin an "orderly wind-down of operations, effective immediately."

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