Duffy blames Biden-Buttigieg team for Spirit Airlines collapse after blocked merger
Spirit Airlines ceased operations and began liquidation after its proposed merger with JetBlue was blocked by the Biden administration, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Duffy blamed the decision by President Joe Biden, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and the Department of Justice for the airline's collapse. Major airlines are now capping ticket prices to assist displaced passengers.
- ▪Spirit Airlines halted all flights and began an orderly liquidation process early Saturday morning.
- ▪Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that the Biden administration's block of the JetBlue merger led directly to Spirit's bankruptcy.
- ▪Major airlines including United, Delta, JetBlue, and Southwest are capping one-way ticket prices at around $200 for affected travelers.
- ▪The Department of Transportation coordinated with carriers to mitigate disruptions for passengers stranded by Spirit's shutdown.
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Media Duffy blames Biden-Buttigieg team for Spirit Airlines collapse after blocked merger All flights halted Saturday as Spirit closed call centers and began orderly liquidation process By CJ Womack Fox News Published May 3, 2026 6:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Transportation Secretary Duffy slams Biden admin for blocking Spirit-JetBue merger Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blames former President Joe Biden's administration for Spirit Airlines' closure during a Saturday press conference.
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