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US airlines’ jet fuel bills more than doubled in March and customers paid the price

These surging costs are attributed to disruptions in global oil markets, particularly shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Guy Says Let’s Buy Spirit Airlines, Taken Aback After Waking Up To $88 Million Raised Overnight

Spirit Airlines had its wings clipped. The internet mourned the loss of budget holidays. But one man refused to sit idly by. He rallied the troops and cooked up a scheme: “Nationalize Spirit Airlines!” He raised millions overnight in one of the greatest moments of solidarity in recent weeks. Read…

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TikToker launches campaign to buy Spirit Airlines

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What happens next for Spirit Airlines after shutdown?

Spirit had sought bankruptcy protection in August 2025 in a bid to avert financial collapse

The Independent UK

Thousands support a TikToker’s call to crowdfund Spirit. Could it happen?

Voice actor Hunter Peterson started the movement as a joke, but after 6 million views and a website crash, he’s now recruiting aviation lawyers to see if the ‘community-owned’ model can actually fly

The Independent UK

Which Delta Flights Are Losing Food, Drink Service In May 2026?

From 19 May, Delta will strip all food and drink from around 450 short‑haul flights under 349 miles, while promising full snack and beverage service on routes 350 miles and above.

International Business Times UK

Seth Meyers on Trump’s poll ratings: ‘His disapproval is higher than Covid and January 6’

Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s disapproval ratings hitting a record high and the closure of Spirit Airlines

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The viral TikTok $1.75 bid to save Spirit Airlines is fighting the wrong villain

Spirit isn’t being scooped up by private equity, as 22-year-old Hunter Peterson behind "Let's buy Spirit" claims.

Fortune

Spirit Airlines Says 'Recent Geopolitical Events' Leading To Fuel Spikes Led It To Shut Down

Spirit Airlines said in a court filing that the spike in oil prices resulting from the Iran war played a key role in its decision to cease operations.

International Business Times

A jittery CEO crowd at Milken looks abroad for growth—and answers

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Delta Airlines Food and Beverage Service Cut on 450 Flights — Here's Why Short Routes Are Losing In-Flight Service

Delta cuts food and drink service on 450 flights from 19 May 2026, ending economy refreshments on short routes under 349 miles.

International Business Times UK

Delta Air Lines to soon stop offering free snacks or drinks on hundreds of flights

The changes to in-flight service are expected to begin in about two weeks

The Independent UK

Spirit Airlines Shutdown Has Nothing to Do With Biden? Source Claims Geopolitical Events Started by Trump is to Blame

Spirit Airlines ceased operations due to geopolitical tensions and antitrust issues. The closure, linked to the Iran war and a blocked JetBlue merger, left employees and customers in uncertainty.

International Business Times UK

Here’s why the Trump administration is blaming Biden for Spirit Airlines collapsing on its watch

Spirit Airlines announced Saturday that it was winding down operations after failing to emerge from bankruptcy

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Axios

Spirit Airlines mourned by budget travelers

The grounding of the low-cost carrier comes as Americans have a bleak outlook on their personal finances.

The Times of India

'Buy Spirit Airlines' website crashes as everyone wants in: 'Movement overwhelmed our servers'

Spirit Airlines turned out to be so popular that after the announcement of its demise, a website created to buy and revive Spirit Airlines crashed because of overwhelming response from the people who want to pledge money to save the airline from biting dust. Hunter Peterson, a TikToker, started the…

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Why the Spirit Airlines Shutdown Matters Even If You Never Flew With Them

Before you say "good riddance" to the nickel-and-diming carrier, here's how the Spirit Airlines Shutdown could impact your travel budget.

The Independent UK

MAGA senator shredded for repost of OJ and Nicole Brown Simpson meme as Elizabeth Warren and Spirit Airlines

The creepy repost is the latest in a series of outlandish, inflammatory and conspiratorial posts from the senior Republican senator from Utah

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International Business Times UK

'Let's Buy Spirit' Campaign Raises $23M In Pledges After Viral TikTok Joke — Why It Won't Work

Voice actor Hunter Peterson's viral campaign drew $23M (£18M) in non-binding pledges to buy Spirit Airlines. Analysts say the effort has no path forward.

The Independent UK

Retiring pilot gets surprise sendoff from rival airline after Spirit shutdown

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Axios

Spirit Airlines blame game is going strong

Around 17,000 people lost their jobs, and thousands of passengers found themselves stranded.

Euronews

Spirit Airlines: What rights do passengers have if an airline collapses?

Some travel insurance policies may cover airline insolvency, and those who have booked with a credit card can initiate a chargeback.

International Business Times

Spirit Says It Has Refunded Most Of Its Clients After Ceasing Operations On Saturday

Spirit Airlines said it has refunded most of its clients after ceasing its operations and cancelling all flights on Saturday.

Fortune

Spirit Airlines’ shutdown is a case study in what happens when a turnaround plan breaks

Capital-intensive businesses need restructuring plans built for shocks, not just recovery.

International Business Times UK

Is Delta Cancelling Flights? Passenger Rant Causes Panic As Man Asks, 'Is Anybody Working?'

Delta Airlines faces criticism after a viral video shows a passenger using an airport intercom for help amid widespread flight cancellations and staffing shortages.

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