Spirit Airlines was an American low-cost carrier. In bankruptcy protection and strained by stiffening competition from big network carriers, its finances buckled under the weight of rising fuel costs during the 2026 Iran war, which closed the Strait of Hormuz. The airline ceased operating in May 2026.
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