Spirit Airlines

As consolidation reshapes European aviation, EasyJet remains one of its most prized assets – and seemingly one of its hardest deals to pull off.

Although Spirit was a small airline, it had a sizable impact on airfares across major markets in the U.S. Now that it has shut down, industry experts say to expect more airfare increases compounded by high fuel costs.

It's been almost a week since Spirit Airlines shut down. Sarah and Seth still have thoughts on the Skift Travel Podcast.

In just the span of two months fuel costs are up more than double since the start of the Iran war, according to new data from the Department of Transportation.

Airlines are quickly adding new routes out of some of Spirit’s biggest cities, including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Atlantic City.

Airline failures are an accepted part of the industry rough-and-tumble in many countries. Spirit's collapse is forcing a fresh look at the costs and benefits of America's protectionist instincts.

Spirit said it explored every possible option to stay in business, but it was left with no other choice to liquidate because it did not have a sufficient amount of cash.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appeared to dismiss the idea that other budget carriers might need a bailout from the government, hours after Spirit said it would start winding down operations.

Spirit’s planes and slots will soon be up for sale and slots at places like Fort Lauderdale and LaGuardia could see high demand.

Spirit, once one of the most profitable airlines, never recovered from the pandemic and the shift to premium travel. Rival low-cost airlines are trying to take advantage — but they have their own problems.