Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as Saturday
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Spirit Airlines may cease operations as soon as Saturday due to stalled negotiations over a $500 million government aid package, with no intervention expected from the Trump administration. The airline, which is bankrupt, has limited cash remaining but continues normal operations for now. A spokesperson declined to comment on the situation, emphasizing that flights are being operated as usual.
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U.S. Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as Saturday By Kris Van Cleave, Kris Van Cleave Kris Van Cleave Emmy Award-winning journalist Kris Van Cleave is the senior transportation correspondent for CBS News based in Phoenix, Arizona, where he also serves as a national correspondent reporting for all CBS News broadcasts and platforms. Read Full Bio Kris Van Cleave, Jennifer Jacobs Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs Updated on: May 1, 2026 / 12:26 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Spirit Airlines is making plans to cease operations as soon as Saturday, barring last minute intervention, CBS News has learned.
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