United States / AmericanMěiguó美国low-cost / budgetliánjià廉价airlinehángkōng gōngsī航空公司Spirit (airline name)SpiritSpiritto stop / to ceasetíngzhǐ停止allsuǒyǒu所有flightshángbān航班，to close down / to shut downguānbì关闭companygōngsī公司。
May 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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BusinessSpirit Airlines Ceases All Flights and Shuts Down Operations
US budget carrier Spirit Airlines ceased all operations on May 2, shutting down after years of financial struggles and two bankruptcies since 2024. Around 17,000 workers lost their jobs as a result.
On May 2nd, Spirit Airlines, a major U.S. low-cost carrier, suspended all flight operations and officially shut down.
This airline had already been operating for many years but had continuously been losing money. The company faced numerous problems: major airlines had copied its low-price model, and fuel prices had also risen due to the Iran war.
Spirit applied to the government for a $500 million bailout but was unsuccessful. The closure affected approximately 17,000 workers who lost their jobs and healthcare insurance.
Other airlines, such as American Airlines and United Airlines, assisted many stranded passengers. Passengers who had purchased tickets can request refunds through their credit cards or debit cards.
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