Spirit Airlines (SAVE) Faces Potential Shutdown Saturday Amid Crisis

Spirit Airlines (SAVE) may shut down as early as 3 a.m. ET Saturday due to the inability to secure financial aid. Approximately 290 flights are scheduled for Saturday and another 381 for Sunday, according to Flightradar24. If operations cease, customers with tickets may receive refunds for credit card purchases, but recovery options for debit card or loyalty points purchases are limited. This potential shutdown follows Spirit's struggles, including a failed $500 million government bailout, after filing for its second bankruptcy in under a year, indicating serious operational challenges.