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What the End of Spirit Airlines Means for the Future of Flying

May 7, 2026·31 min·6-min readnarrativenews
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Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier that democratized air travel for millions of Americans, abruptly shut down in 2025 after years of financial strain, marking the end of an era defined by rock-bottom fares and a fiercely loyal workforce. Its collapse has sparked widespread grief

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Niraj Chokshi

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Niraj ChokshiLynsea GarrisonColleen BurnsBen Baldanza

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Spirit AirlinesJetBlue AirwaysFrontier AirlinesRyanairUnited AirlinesDeltaAllegiant

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