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May 5, 2026 — The United States’ publicly held national debt has just exceeded the nation’s annual economic output for the first time since World War II, marking a notable shift in the country’s fiscal picture. Debt...
Spirit Airlines’ sudden shutdown over the weekend left thousands of travelers stranded and exposed broader strain across the U.S. airline industry as jet fuel prices spike. Reporters at Newark Liberty Airport described...
Captain Jon Jackson's planned Spirit Airlines retirement flight turned into an impromptu celebration after the budget carrier abruptly ceased operations.
Sixty-one days into the war with Iran, gasoline prices keep climbing. The national average for a gallon of regular is $4.43 — up $0.35 this week and $1.45 since the conflict began. The Midwest has felt the sharpest...
Discount carrier Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased operations on Saturday, leaving passengers, employees and investors suddenly stranded. The Florida-based low-cost airline, known for its yellow planes and a bare-bones...
Spirit Airlines abruptly stopped flying after failing to overcome soaring fuel costs, stiff competition and heavy debt. The budget carrier, known for its yellow planes, exhausted cash after two bankruptcy filings within...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Ford is recalling 179,698 vehicles because a front-seat component can increase the risk of injury during a crash. The recall covers 117,443 Ford Bronco SUVs and...
Spirit Airlines announced in the early hours of Saturday that it would immediately stop flying after a last‑minute government bailout failed to materialize, canceling all flights and advising passengers not to go to...
By Megan Cerullo, Kris Van Cleave and Faris Tanyos Updated May 2, 2026 / 3:19 AM EDT Budget carrier Spirit Airlines said early Saturday that it has begun an orderly wind-down of operations after talks to secure a $500...
Spirit Airlines announced an immediate, orderly wind-down of operations after negotiations for a $500 million federal bailout stalled, and it canceled all flights. The airline said it will process some refunds...
Update: Early Saturday, Spirit Airlines announced it has begun winding down operations and is canceling all flights after failing to secure a federal bailout, the carrier said, following efforts to reach an emergency...
Spirit Airlines announced it has "started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately," after rescue discussions with the federal government reportedly over about $500 million stalled.
