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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 6 MIN

How the collapse of Spirit Airlines is impacting travelers and the wider aviation industry

from PBS News Hour - Segments · host PBS News

Spirit Airlines has officially shut down. The low-cost airline went out of business this weekend after 34 years. It's left members of the flying public in a tricky bind and the larger industry with some serious questions. Stephanie Sy has our look at how we got here and what comes next for consumers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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