Spirit Shuts Operations After White House Bailout Collapses

Spirit Aviation Holdings is winding down operations after the troubled US discount carrier buckled under the weight of surging fuel prices and a government bailout dangled by US President Donald Trump fell through. All Spirit flights have been canceled, and passengers have been advised not to go to the airport. (Source: Bloomberg) Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-05-02/spirit-shuts-down-after-white-house-bailout-collapses-video