Spirit Airlines has ceased operations after a prolonged financial decline, culminating in a sudden shutdown following a failed government bailout and a rapid spike in fuel prices due to the Iran war. Its collapse marks the end of an era for ultra-low-cost air travel in the U.S. and signal
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