"The ultra-low-cost air carrier Spirit Airlines shut down operations after 34 years in business and canceled all flights just after midnight Saturday morning."
"A statement on its website said that for people who purchased tickets directly, 'Refunds for tickets purchased by credit card and debit card have been issued, and will be processed by Spirit's credit card processor.'"
"A lawyer for Spirit said the shutdown could impact 17,000 jobs, reports the Associated Press, as the Air Line Pilots Association said its more than 2,000 pilots, as well as flight attendants, mechanics, dispatchers, and ground crews, 'deserved better than this outcome.'"
"For stranded travelers, other airlines have announced various rescue fare options, including special fares on Southwest for Spirit ticketholders and JetBlue's $99 one-way fares for travelers with Spirit itineraries."
Spirit Airlines has shut down operations after 34 years, canceling all flights and redirecting its website to spiritrestructuring.com. The airline's closure affects approximately 17,000 jobs, including over 2,000 pilots. Refunds for tickets purchased directly are being processed. Other airlines, including Southwest and JetBlue, are offering special rescue fares for stranded Spirit passengers. American Airlines has also announced rescue fares on Spirit routes, providing options for travelers left without flights.
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