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@macer@his.macer.life · May 05, 2026

With the loss of Spirit Airlines… the more things change the more they remain the same… someone had to take the mantle. 😳 #spiritairlines https://apnews.com/video/video-shows-terrifying-moment-united-plane-crashes-into-truck-injuring-driver-5876acbe6f6d4840b1f61c4f5b0ab689

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Macer

@macer@his.macer.life · May 04, 2026

People really ripping into #spiritairlines 🤣🤣🤣 https://x.com/cryptojourneyrs/status/2050666433516872191

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The Bad Place

@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 04, 2026

Home - CBSNews.com | Passengers dealing with fallout from Spirit shutdown; fuel prices plaguing other airlines AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Passengers were left scrambling after Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down on Saturday, forcing travelers to navigate canceled flights, seek refunds and rebook elsewhere. The airline’s sudden closure was driven in large part by soaring fuel prices, a cost pressure that is now rippling across the broader aviation industry and causing similar challenges for other carriers as they contend with higher operating expenses and rising ticket costs. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/passengers-dealing-with-fallout-from-spirit-shutdown-fuel-prices-plaguing-other-airlines/ #SpiritAirlines #ShanelleKaul

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NewsletterTF

@newsletterTF@mastodon.social · May 03, 2026

Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations, Leaving Travelers Facing Higher Fares and Uncertain Refunds Spirit Airlines has stopped all flights. Find out how this affects ticket prices and what to do about refunds for your Spirit tickets. #SpiritAirlines, #FlightCancellations, #TravelRefunds, #AirlineNews, #BudgetTravel https://newsletter.tf/spirit-airlines-stops-flying-ticket-refunds/

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The Bad Place

@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 03, 2026

ABC News: Top Stories | WATCH: Passengers scramble after Spirit Airlines shutters AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. On May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down all operations after more than 30 years in business, leaving countless passengers stranded and scrambling to find alternative travel options. The sudden closure has sparked concerns about how the airline’s collapse will affect summer travel plans and has prompted questions about the reasons behind the unexpected shutdown. Read more: https://abcnews.com/video/132607225/ #SpiritAirlines #Southwest #Frontier #Allegiant

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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 03, 2026

Home - CBSNews.com | 5/2: CBS Weekend News AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. In a CBS Weekend News segment aired on May 2, the network reported that Spirit Airlines experienced a collapse that stranded numerous passengers, while concurrently noting that gas prices continued to surge across the United States. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/050226-cbs-weekend-news/ #SpiritAirlines

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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 02, 2026

Home - CBSNews.com | No more runway for Spirit Airlines as budget carrier shuts down AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Spirit Airlines, the discount carrier, ceased operations on Saturday after years of soaring fuel costs and mounting debt rendered a proposed government bailout unattainable, leaving thousands of passengers, employees and investors stranded; the shutdown was reported from Newark Liberty International Airport. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/no-more-runway-spirit-airlines-budget-carrier-shuts-down/ #SpiritAirlines #NewarkAirport #LibertyInternational

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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 02, 2026

PBS NewsHour - The Latest | After Spirit Airlines shutdown, how passengers can get home and get refunds by Sally Ho, Associated Press AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The U.S.‑based Spirit Airlines has ceased operations, leaving passengers scrambling for alternatives and refunds; major carriers—including American, United, Delta, JetBlue, Frontier, Southwest and Allegiant—are offering “rescue fares” and reduced‑price tickets on routes that overlapped Spirit’s network, with limited‑time windows for booking (e.g., Southwest’s in‑person offer through May 6 and United’s two‑week online window). Spirit says it will automatically refund credit‑ or debit‑card purchases, while travelers who booked through agencies, vouchers, credits or points must pursue refunds through those channels or through the bankruptcy process. The DOT advises filing a charge‑back under the Fair Credit Billing Act, and passengers with travel insurance or credit‑card coverage should check for insolvency protection. The National Consumers League urges travelers to keep all booking documentation and act quickly, as deadlines for refunds and insurance claims can be tight. American and United are adding capacity—larger aircraft and extra flights—on affected routes, Southwest is matching Spirit’s elite status, and Hertz is providing discounted one‑way rentals; Spirit employees stranded on trips will receive assistance from other airlines and recruitment support for displaced staff. Read more: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/after-spirit-airlines-shutdown-how-passengers-can-get-home-and-get-refunds #SpiritAirlines #DOT #airtravel #airlines #bankruptcy

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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 02, 2026

Salon.com | Spirit Airlines collapses after bailout efforts fail by CK Smith AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Spirit Airlines abruptly halted all flights on May 2, 2026, entering an “orderly wind‑down” after a proposed $500 million federal bailout fell through, ending its 34‑year run as a major ultra‑low‑cost carrier. The airline cited sharply rising fuel prices, persistent debt, and recent bankruptcy filings as reasons it could not sustain operations, and it began processing refunds while shutting down customer service. The collapse leaves roughly 17,000 employees jobless and strands thousands of travelers, prompting federal officials and other airlines to act to curb fare spikes and rebook passengers, while highlighting the broader uncertainty for budget air travel models in a high‑cost environment. Read more: https://www.salon.com/2026/05/02/spirit-airlines-collapses-after-bailout-efforts-fail/ #SpiritAirlines #airtravel #airline #bankruptcy

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Paul Chambers🚧

@paul@oldfriends.live · May 02, 2026

Spirit Airlines abruptly shutdowns, closes call center, cancels all flights, stranding customers. #Breaking Frontier Airlines Announces Discounted Rescue Fares to Support Spirit Airlines Customers after Spirit shuts down over night and strands passengers, shuts down customer call center and email support. Frontier Serves More than 100 Routes Previously Flown by Spirit Airlines Spirit posted on its website overnight, "It is with great disappointment that on May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately. To our Guests: all flights have been cancelled, and customer service is no longer available." #news #SpiritAirlines https://news.flyfrontier.com/frontier-airlines-announces-discounted-rescue-fares-to-support-spirit-airlines-customers/

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The Bad Place

@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 02, 2026

Home - CBSNews.com | Sean Duffy holds news conference after Spirit Airlines shutters overnight AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy held a news conference at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday morning after Spirit Airlines announced it would immediately cease operations. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sean-duffy-holds-news-conference-after-spirit-airlines-shutters-overnight/ #SeanDuffy #SpiritAirlines #NewarkAirport #Federalagencies #Travelindustry

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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 02, 2026

ABC News: Top Stories | Airlines reduce, cap fares for Spirit travelers looking to rebook cancelled flights AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. U.S. carriers are stepping in to help Spirit Airlines customers after the airline halted operations when a $500 million rescue deal fell through. The Department of Transportation reported that United, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, American and others will temporarily cap or lower ticket prices for passengers who need to rebook Spirit flights cancelled between May 2 and May 16. Travelers must provide a Spirit confirmation number and proof of payment to access the special rates, which range from 72 hours (JetBlue, Southwest) to two weeks (United) and are limited to routes formerly served by Spirit, such as Atlanta, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Newark, New Orleans and Orlando. Some airlines also offer up to 50 % off base fares (Frontier) or freeze fares on overlapping routes (Allegiant). In addition, major carriers are extending travel‑pass benefits, spare‑seat accommodations and preferential hiring assistance to displaced Spirit employees. Read more: https://abcnews.com/Business/airlines-reduce-cap-fares-spirit-travelers-rebook-cancelled/story?id=132598089 #SpiritAirlines #DOT #United #Delta #AmericanAirlines

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Italian News by RSS

@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 02, 2026

Agenzia Nova: Usa: caro carburante, la compagnia low cost Spirit Airlines dichiara fallimento 02 mag 16:38 - (Agenzia Nova) - La compagnia low cost statunitense Spirit Airlines ha dichiarato fallimento. "Ai nostri clienti: tutti i voli... (Was) Use: expensive fuel, low-cost airline Spirit Airlines declares bankruptcy. May 2, 4:38 PM - (Agenzia Nova) - The low-cost U.S. airline Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy. “To our customers: all flights… (Was)” #SpiritAirlines #AgenziaNova https://www.agenzianova.com/a/69f60fc96511a6.34888761/7340068/2026-05-02/usa-caro-carburante-la-compagnia-low-cost-spirit-airlines-dichiara-fallimento

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The Bad Place

@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 02, 2026

Home - CBSNews.com | Spirit Airlines shuts down after failing to secure government bailout AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday morning that it would immediately cease operations after failing to secure a last‑minute government bailout. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/spirit-airlines-shuts-down-after-failing-to-secure-government-bailout/ #SpiritAirlines #Federalofficials

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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 02, 2026

NBC News Top Stories | Spirit Airlines announces all flights are canceled as it shuts down operations AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Recent headlines report that Spirit Airlines has shut down operations and canceled all flights, flash flooding in Texas has killed at least one person, the Trump administration intends to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, critics are denouncing medical‑credit‑card schemes after a patient was signed up in a hospital, tech journalist Joanna Stern brought home a viral dancing humanoid robot, and thousands of Venezuelans have taken to the streets to protest soaring living costs and low wages. Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/spirit-airlines-says-all-flights-are-canceled-as-it-shuts-down-operations-262582853737 #SpiritAirlines

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The Bad Place

@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 02, 2026

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

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The Bad Place

@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 02, 2026

The Guardian | Spirit Airlines ceases operations after 34 years amid financial struggles and high oil prices by Lauren Aratani in New York AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Spirit Airlines announced it is winding down operations and has ceased all flights after 34 years, citing a cash crunch, failed negotiations with creditors, soaring jet‑fuel costs and an unsuccessful rescue attempt by the Trump administration that included a proposed $500 million loan. The low‑cost carrier, which once ran hundreds of daily flights and employed about 17,000 people, had already struggled to revive post‑pandemic demand and was unable to secure funding, even after a blocked $3.8 billion JetBlue merger and a broader $2.5 billion bailout pitch from other budget airlines. With its ultra‑low‑cost model now ending, the company warned customers that service and refunds would no longer be available, prompting concerns that reduced competition could lead to higher fares for travelers. Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/01/spirit-airlines-stops-operation-after-failed-deal #SpiritAirlines #Trumpadministration #JetBlue #Frontier #Avelo #AmericanAirlines #DeltaAirlines #UnitedAirlines #federalgovernment #airtransport #airlineindustry #business

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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 02, 2026

NPR Topics: News | Spirit Airlines ceases operations after escalating financial struggles by Joel Rose AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Spirit Airlines announced it will cease operations effective immediately after years of mounting financial pressures, including two bankruptcies since 2024, a failed $500 million federal bailout, and a blocked $3.8 billion acquisition by JetBlue. The ultra‑low‑cost carrier, once a pioneer of stripped‑down fares, saw its cost advantage eroded by legacy airlines adopting basic‑economy models and faced soaring jet‑fuel prices driven by the war in Iran. Declining market share—from 5.1 % to 3.9 % of U.S. passengers—combined with intense competition left Spirit unable to sustain itself, prompting an orderly wind‑down of flights and the end of customer service. Industry observers warn that the airline’s exit could lift fares on routes it once served, underscoring its longstanding impact on cheap air travel. Read more: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/02/nx-s1-5807933/spirit-airlines-ceases-operations-folds #SpiritAirlines #Trumpadministration #JetBlue #DonaldTrump

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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 02, 2026

NBC News Top Stories | Trump administration to pull 5,000 troops from Germany AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The page is NBC News’s homepage, featuring a mix of navigation links and the latest headlines across its main sections—Politics, U.S. News, World, Sports, Business, Culture, Science, and Health. Prominently highlighted is the story that the Trump administration plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, alongside other top stories such as a federal court blocking mail‑order access to abortion pills, potential bankruptcy of Spirit Airlines without a bailout, the impact of Republican messaging on the Iran war on upcoming midterms, and a variety of human‑interest and breaking‑news items ranging from a runaway hog’s rescue to a viral sea lion video in San Francisco. The layout also includes quick‑access links to NBC’s TV programming, newsletters, podcasts, and subscription options. Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/trump-administration-to-pull-5-000-troops-from-germany-262577733806 #Trumpadministration #Federalcourt #SpiritAirlines #USmilitary

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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 02, 2026

NBC News Top Stories | Spirit Airlines could shut down without bailout AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The page is NBC News’s homepage, displaying the site’s branding and navigation to sections such as U.S. News, Politics, World, Business, Sports, Culture, Health, Science, and Tech, along with regional hubs for major U.S. cities. It highlights current multimedia content, featuring video headlines like “Spirit Airlines could shut down without bailout,” “How Republican messaging on Iran war could affect midterms,” “Trump says he thinks War Powers Act is ‘unconstitutional’,” and other short clips covering topics from a runaway hog sanctuary to a viral sea‑lion, a school‑bus accident, and a high‑school stabbing. The page also provides links to NBC News services, subscription options, and corporate information. Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/spirit-airlines-could-shut-down-without-bailout-262568005553 #SpiritAirlines #

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