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Boston.com | Spirit says it’s going out of business, ending operations immediately by Associated Press AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Spirit Airlines announced it is immediately winding down operations after 34 years, canceling all flights and ending customer service while promising refunds but no assistance in rebooking. The airline’s collapse follows years of financial strain, including two bankruptcy filings—first in November 2024 after losing more than $2.5 billion since 2020, and again in August 2025 with $8.1 billion in debt—exacerbated by rising fuel costs and the COVID‑19 pandemic. A possible Trump‑backed government bailout was considered but never materialized, and the Transportation Secretary said travelers could obtain limited special fares on other carriers and should check credit‑card or insurance policies for refunds. The shutdown threatens roughly 17,000 jobs and will likely hurt budget‑conscious travelers, especially in markets where Spirit had a strong presence such as Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Read more: https://www.boston.com/news/business/2026/05/02/spirit-says-its-going-out-of-business-ending-operations-immediately/ #SpiritAirlines #Chapter11 #business #nationalnews #SeanDuffy

Dallas oil CEO says gas prices could hit '$5 or $6' per gallon due to US, Israeli war with Iran When shipping through the Strait of Hormuz paused, oil prices shot up by approximately 30%. https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/dallas-oil-ceo-says-gas-prices-could-hit-5-or-6-per-gallon-due-to-us-israeli-war-with-iran/ #NationalNews #International #Local #News #Texas #TopStories

Abbott urges Texans to 'stay alert' amid chaos between US, Mexican drug cartels Gov. Greg Abbott is urging Texans to stay alert for federal travel warnings from the U.S. Department of State amid the ongoing chaos in Mexico following Sunday’s killing of infamous drug lord of Jalisco New Generation Cartel Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera Cervantes. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/abbott-urges-texans-to-stay-alert-amid-chaos-between-us-mexican-drug-cartels/ #Austin #Local #NationalNews

Texas company turns socks into support after Fourth of July flood Texas company turns socks into support after flooding https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/texas-company-turns-socks-into-support-after-fourth-of-july-flood/ #Austin #Local #NationalNews #News #Texas #TopStories #CampMystic #Heavens27 #July4th #July4thfloods #LivelikeMBFoundation #Socks #Tarrys #Tarrysapparelco

New study finds the "100 Most Romantic Restaurants" across the country It can always be tricky trying to figure out the perfect date for Valentine's Day. Luckily, OpenTable has found the answers for you, having officially named the 100 most romantic restaurants across the U.S. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/new-study-finds-the-100-most-romantic-restaurants-across-the-country/ #Austin #Local #NationalNews #Texas