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Arizona man wants a refund after seeing what worker is doing to Spirit airplane before flight: ‘Tape cost more than your rent’ 

A man was shocked to see an airline worker applying tape to the wings of a plane he was boarding. He said he’d like a refund for the flight. However, viewers clued him in that the plane was both perfectly safe to board and covered in a very expensive adhesive.

The Mary Sue

Spirit Airlines CEO gives update on bankruptcy filing and promises ‘a new Spirit’

Low-cost carriers like Spirit have been under pressure by bigger airlines, which have rolled out their own low-cost offerings

The Independent UK

Why do budget airlines have less legroom than major carriers?

Every single square inch matters when you are flying on a budget.

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‘I pay more for my Chipotle’: Dallas woman traveling to Miami tests hack by buying tickets at the Spirit Airlines counter. She can’t believe her total

Flying isn’t cheap. While you may be able to score a deal on a hotel, getting a reasonably-priced flight is a long, tiresome game. Even though rises in airfare have generally been in line with inflation, ticket prices can still get pretty high, with little rhyme or reason when it…

The Mary Sue

Bankruptcies soared to a 15-year high in 2025 as companies struggled to cope with Trump’s trade wars

Among the firms that filed for bankruptcy this year were Spirit Airlines and solar company PosiGen

The Independent UK

Woman falls asleep on flight, wakes up to find her neighbor’s brutal voice text blaming her for the ‘worst flight ever’

It was an awkward experience for sure.

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Two Spirit Airlines staff face charges over theft of passenger’s $500 Louis Vuitton bag

One of the defendants accused of stuffing the designer wristlet ‘deep inside’ her backpack, records say

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American Airlines Joins Spirit Bankruptcy Case to Receive All Filings

American Airlines moves to receive all filings in Spirit's bankruptcy case as the struggling carrier explores possible merger or sale options.

International Business Times

8 Airlines That Turn Every Trip Into a Nightmare

Air travel used to feel glamorous—jet-setting across the sky, sipping complimentary drinks, and marveling at the miracle of flight. But somewhere between shrinking legroom, vanishing snacks, and mysterious “maintenance delays,” that magic turned into mild suffering.

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Kristi Noem reportedly tried to buy 10 engineless Spirit Airlines planes that airline didn’t own

Wall Street Journal reports DHS secretary arranged purchase to expand deportation flights and for personal travel

The Guardian - US

Noem wanted to buy Spirit Airlines planes - except the airline didn’t own them...and they didn’t have engines

DHS looked at buying the planes from Spirit Airlines, according to a report

The Independent UK

Flight Cuts, Rising Fares: What's Behind America's Costliest Week To Fly This Year

With millions of Americans booking last-minute Thanksgiving getaways, domestic airfares surged to their highest levels of 2025.

Benzinga

Top 5 Worst Places to Work, According to Employees

A good job should offer more than a paycheck. It should also provide respect, stability, and a healthy work culture. But according to thousands of employee reviews across major career platforms, not every workplace delivers. Some companies have developed reputations for toxic management, low morale, and relentless burnout. High turnover…

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Delta and United adopted Spirit’s micro-transaction model that made discount airlines popular. It’s left Spirit struggling to survive

Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy twice in the last year

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The Independent UK

Spirit Airlines forces a third of its flight attendants on leave as its bankruptcy struggles continue

The budget carrier said it plans to involuntarily furlough about 1,800 out of roughly 5,200 flight attendants by December

The Independent UK

Spirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 flight attendants amid second bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines says it plans to furlough 1,800 flight attendants before the end of the year

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I Used ChatGPT To Help Buy My Plane Ticket: Here’s How Much I Saved

Here's how much I saved when I asked ChatGPT to help me buy my plane ticket.

International Business Times

Spirit Airlines Reduces Flight Schedule by a Quarter Amid Bankruptcy Woes

Spirit Airlines plans to cut 25% of flights and consider layoffs as it restructures amid bankruptcy struggles.

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The Independent UK

Spirit Airlines slashes 25 percent of its flights as its bankruptcy struggles continue

Airline’s recent flight cuts come months after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year

Benzinga

Spirit Airlines To Cut Jobs As It Plans To Reduce Capacity By 25% Amid Financial Woes: Report

Budget flight carrier Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:FLYYQ) is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce and cut capacity by over 25% YoY amid ongoing financial woes.

International Business Times UK

'Get Off The IPad!': ATC Yells At Spirit Airlines Pilot After Near Miss With Trump's Air Force One Over New York

A Spirit Airlines flight drew a sharp rebuke from air traffic controllers after flying near Air Force One over New York, with controllers heard on audio telling the pilots to 'get off the iPad'.

The Independent UK

‘Get off the iPad!’ Spirit Airlines pilot chastised mid-flight for getting too close to Air Force One as Trump left for London

Air Force One was carrying the president and first lady to the UK for a historic state visit

Benzinga

4 Stocks Set To Profit As Spirit Goes Bankrupt (Again)

No, you’re not experiencing déjà vu – Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy again, its second time in less than 12 months. After emerging from bankruptcy in March of this year, Spirit failed to make any traction with its cost-cutting initiatives and filed for bankruptcy protection again in August.

The Independent UK

US airline adds multiple new routes in wake of Spirit bankruptcy

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The Independent UK

United Airlines adds new flights to 15 cities after Spirit entered bankruptcy. Here are the new routes

‘If Spirit suddenly goes out of business it will be incredibly disruptive, so we're adding these flights to give their customers other options if they want or need them,’ a United Airlines executive said

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