Spirit Airlines suspends operations as fuel costs soar amid Iran war
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 05:03 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
Budget carrier Spirit Airlines announced a temporary shutdown after fuel prices doubled, a jump attributed to the escalating conflict in Iran. The airline warned that the sharp rise in jet fuel costs makes continued flights financially unsustainable. The report comes from Middle East Eye.
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