| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 4, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 4, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/why-did-spirit-airlines-shut-down-the-airlines-collapse-explained/3931546/ |
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Spirit Airlines has officially gone out of business after 34 years in an abrupt
airline collapse that stranded travelers and shocked many, but why did it
happen?
The ultralow cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its
bright yellow planes and employed about 17,000 people said ...