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news Al Jazeera 2026-05-02

Spirit Airlines Collapses Amid Rising Fuel Costs, Bailout Fails

US budget airline Spirit Airlines has ceased operations after negotiations for a government bailout were unsuccessful. The collapse is attributed to rising fuel costs, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict with Iran.

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