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PGL Astana 2026 Viewer’s Guide: Everything you need to know

Astana presents a an open run to the trophy in the absence of Vitality.

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Spirit Airlines passenger with dementia found dead after staff ‘abandoned’ him at airport, lawsuit says

Exclusive: Alone and disoriented, 75-year-old Marcos Humberto Vindel Osorio wandered out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport and onto a busy highway, where he was fatally struck by ‘multiple vehicles,’ according to his family

The Independent UK

What the jet fuel crisis means for your summer flights and travel plans

For many residents in the Northern Hemisphere, the advent of the summer season has always signalled travel. Travel with family, travel with friends, adventure travel, sightseeing travel, travel by automobile, travel by train, travel by air.

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I litigated the JetBlue-Spirit merger. A few thoughts on the future of antitrust in the airline industry

A former DOJ Antitrust Division attorney who worked on the JetBlue/Spirit case argues that Spirit's collapse wasn't inevitable.

Fortune

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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The Independent UK

What happens next for Spirit Airlines after shutdown?

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

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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

The Guardian - US

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

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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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.

Axios

Spirit Airlines blame game is going strong

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

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 Elon Musk Taking Over Spirit Airlines? Viral Rumor Debunked as Airline Shuts Down Operations

Spirit Airlines has ceased operations, debunking rumours of an Elon Musk takeover. The shutdown follows financial struggles and rising costs, leaving thousands of passengers stranded

The Guardian - US

Spirit Airlines says it has nearly finished refunding customers after shuttering

Budget airline left thousands stranded on Saturday after ceasing operations amid financial troubles

The Independent UK

Spirit pilot ‘overwhelmed’ by rival airline’s gesture after his final flight before retirement is canceled

Captain Jon Jackson was supposed to retire from Spirit on Saturday, the same day the low-cost airline announced it would cease operations immediately

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