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Spirit Airlines shuts down, crushed by price of Iran war jet fuel

Spirit Airlines is shutting down, in a move that will affect thousands of scheduled flights and nearly as many employees. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The troubled budget carrier cancelled all flights and announced an “orderly wind-down” of operations, effective …

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Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as tomorrow, source says

Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as tomorrow without a last-minute intervention, a source familiar with the matter tells NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. As of Friday afternoon, discussions about a rescue of the troubled budget carrier …

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Spirit bailout idea fuels fears about government, business

The Trump administration is discussing a $500 million rescue deal for Spirit Airlines that could leave the federal government owning up to 90% of the company after it emerges from bankruptcy. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. That could help preserve …

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Spirit Airlines nears Trump administration bailout deal

The Trump administration on Wednesday neared a rescue deal for struggling Spirit Airlines, in a rare move to support a single air carrier. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The deal, which has not yet been finalized, would offer $500 million …

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Republican leaders announce two-track plan to end the DHS shutdown

WASHINGTON — House and Senate Republican leaders jointly announced a plan Wednesday they said would end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security that caused major airport delays. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “In the coming days, Republicans in the …

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A global jet fuel shortage is raising the cost of air travel

American flyers still smarting from interminable airport security lines are about to get another shock. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A looming global jet fuel shortage is expected to hike the cost of air travel and reduce flight schedules, as …

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