Spirit Airlines faces possible shutdown as bailout talks intensify
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 00:26 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Spirit Airlines is nearing collapse after entering bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years, with soaring jet fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict. The U.S. president has floated a government bailout, but time is running short for the airline.
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