Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war

May 2, 2026 - 13:00
Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war
A Spirit Airlines plane lands at an airport in Florida

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ‌ceased operations on Saturday, the industry's first casualty linked to the Iran war, after failing to secure creditor support for a U.S. government bailout plan.