Coverage dated April 30, 2026 to May 1, 2026

Spirit Airlines is going out of business after 34 years and ending operations immediately

Headline from East Idaho News

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years.

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Anchorage Daily News
Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ending operations immediately (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Apr 30, 2026
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
The Trump administration had considered a government bailout for the cash-strapped business to keep it from going under, but a deal was not reached.
East Idaho News
Spirit Airlines is going out of business after 34 years and ending operations immediately (opens East Idaho News)
Published May 1, 2026
East Idaho News's feed description
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years.
WSVN Miami
Spirit Airlines goes out of business, ends operations after 34 years of flights - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published May 1, 2026
WSVN Miami's feed description
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - Spirit Airlines, a major airline in operation for 34 years, has announced that it is going out of
Seattle Times
Spirit Airlines goes out of business (opens Seattle Times)
Published May 1, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
Spirit Airlines has announced it is going out of business after 34 years.

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