Spirit Airlines Could Stop Flying Tonight As Government Bailout Talks Fail

Spirit Airlines flights are still operating — but possibly not for long. A rumored shutdown could come as soon as tonight after talks over a $500 million federal bailout failed, leaving creditors, the government, and the bankrupt airline unable to agree on who gets paid first.

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JetBlue moves quickly to fill Spirit's gap, adds 11 routes from Fort Lauderdalethepointsguy· May 2, 1:45 PM
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