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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy; local response

Headline from FOX 6 Milwaukee

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles, the airline announced Monday, Nov. 18.

FOX 6 Milwaukee's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Budget travel icon Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection after mounting losses (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The company has faced mounting losses and has been against a deadline to renegotiate $1.1 billion in debt payments due next year.

  2. WFMZ Allentown

    Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel and a failed attempt to sell the

  3. FOX 13 Tampa

    Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday.

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    What travelers need to know about Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the first major U.S. passenger carrier to do so since American Airlines 13 years ago.

  5. FOX 5 DC

    Spirit Airlines bankruptcy: What travelers need to know (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday morning, following months of uncertainty about its future as proposed mergers with JetBlue and Frontier did not pan out.

  6. KHOU Houston

    Yes, you can still fly Spirit after it filed for bankruptcy (opens KHOU Houston)

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    KHOU Houston's feed description

    Spirit’s bankruptcy currently has no impact on its customers, who can continue to buy tickets and fly with the airline.

  7. FOX Business

    Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the company announced Monday morning.

  8. Breitbart News

    Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Budget carrier Spirit Airlines announced early Monday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying it expects to spend the next

  9. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy: Here’s what to know if you’re flying next week for Thanksgiving (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday. Here's what you need to know about how the move will affect your flights

  10. Local News 8

    Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy. What does that mean for travelers? (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The largest budget airline in the U.S., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Spirit Airlines said said customers shouldn’t see any disruption to their travel plans while the process unfolds.

  11. NPR

    Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep flying (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Spirit Airlines says it will continue flying as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Monday's announcement follows years of losses and a failed merger attempt for the low-cost carrier.

  12. Newsweek

    Spirit Airlines bankruptcy: What it means for your upcoming flights (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The company has reassured passengers that its Chapter 11 bankruptcy will not affect their bookings and that staff will still be paid.

  13. ABC 13 Houston

    Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy, will continue to operate as it restructures debt, airline says (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection Monday. The airline said it will continue to operate as it restructures its debt.

  14. Quartz

    Spirit Airlines has finally gone bankrupt — and the stock is still sinking (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    Passengers can continue booking and flying with the ultra-low-cost carrier through the chapter 11 bankruptcy process

  15. NBC 6 South Florida

    Miramar-based Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Spirit Airlines said that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel.

  16. NBC New York

    Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy: What it means for air travel (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Spirit is filing for bankruptcy. Here's what that means for you.

  17. Insider

    Spirit Airlines to keep flying after filing for bankruptcy protection (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Spirit said in a filing announcing bankruptcy protection that it would continue all its normal operations, and that customer tickets remain vaild.

  18. Deseret News

    Spirit Airlines: why the carrier filed for bankruptcy and how it will affect passengers (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    After struggling with quarterly losses, looming debt payments and failed merger attempts, Spirit Airlines officially filed for bankruptcy on Monday.

  19. Fortune

    Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as it tries to recover from failed sale to JetBlue (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Spirit has lost more than $2.5 billion since the start of 2020 and faces looming debt payments totaling more than $1 billion over the next year.

  20. FOX Business

    Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy: What passengers should know (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Spirit Airlines announced on Monday that its recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing won't impact travel. But industry experts say their could be issues ahead.

  21. WSVN Miami

    Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon

  22. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    No-frills air travel pioneer Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, after struggling with a long run of quarterly losses, a failed merger attempt and upcoming debt maturities.

  23. Christian Science Monitor

    Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as it struggles to recover from pandemic losses (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    Spirit Airlines, known for its rock-bottom fares and hidden fees, is filing for bankruptcy following a heavy decline in revenue. In the coming months, it says customers can continue to book and fly as it navigates the bankruptcy process.

  24. The Oregonian

    Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy, seeks to continue operating (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The airline said it expects to continue operating normally during the bankruptcy process

  25. Forbes

    Spirit Airlines Files For Bankruptcy, Aims To Exit Chapter 11 In Early 2025 (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Years of losses and two failed mergers have caused the ultra-low-cost carrier’s stock price to tumble 92% in the past year. But Spirit says it will bounce back.

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