US airlines step up as Spirit winds down
- Posted on May 2, 2026
- By Le Monde
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US airlines step up as Spirit winds down
Spirit Airlines, one of the first low-cost carriers in the US, had been in bankruptcy since August 2025. After last-minute talks with creditors and the White House collapsed, the carrier made a statement early Saturday to announce its immediate shutdown – leaving passengers and crew members stranded.
