Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased operations nationwide, laying off thousands, including 201 in Newark, after failed bailout talks.

Following the carrier’s abrupt closure this month, Spirit Airlines planes are out of commission, though they may get a second life.

James Charles apologized for his harsh words to a laid-off Spirit Airlines employee who DMed him asking for a donation.

Beauty influencer James Charles was torched online after calling a recently canned Spirit Airlines worker a “lazy piece of s–t” in a maniacal, expletive-fueled tirade over a donation request. The 26-year-old internet personality unleashed an explosive rant in a now-deleted TikTok after receiving a message with a GoFundMe link and a desperate plea for support from a woman who claimed to have lost her job when the budget carrier abruptly shuttered last weekend.

In January 2024, a court found JetBlue and Spirit’s proposed merger unlawful and in violation of antitrust law. Judge William Young, a federal judge at the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts nominated by former President Ronald Reagan, ruled that the merger would "harm cost-conscious travelers who rely on Spirit’s low fares."

Spirit Airlines' closure has sparked a crowdfunding campaign to relaunch it as "Spirit 2.0," but financial complexities and creditor interests pose significant challenges. Despite raising $132 million,

Spirit’s presence was a point of pride in Latrobe, Pa., where the security lines were short and airport parking is free. Residents are mourning the loss.

For Spirit Airlines passengers, the immediate effect was obvious — canceled flights and lost access to one of the country’s best-known budget airlines. But the bigger question is whether flying gets even more expensive on other U.

The now-defunct airline’s loyalty members are being offered a consolation tasty prize: free pizza. On Friday, Papa John’s announced a new promotion, “Skies to Pies,” a limited‑time offer that helps Spirit Airlines’ customers redeem their loyalty points for something the brand says is more “reliable.”

The South Jersey Transportation Authority, which operates Atlantic City International Airport, is at risk of a credit downgrade after the collapse of Spirit Airlines sharply reduced traffic at the airport.