Spirit Airlines (SAVE) Shuts Down After $500M Bailout Fails

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Spirit Airlines (SAVE) has announced the wind-down of operations following the collapse of negotiations for a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration. All upcoming flights have been canceled, and automatic refunds for tickets purchased by credit or debit card will be processed. The airline cited surging jet fuel costs, which can constitute up to 40% of operational expenses, as a critical factor in its closure. Spirit, which recently emerged from bankruptcy, faced difficulties even before these rising costs intensified, raising questions about its sustainability.