Spirit Airlines shut down after 34 years, ending its discount model that reshaped U.S. air travel. Higher jet fuel prices from the Iran war drained cash, forcing liquidation. The carrier pioneered unbundled fares, influencing rivals, but ultimately collapsed under debt and competition.
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After 34 Years of Service
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