In spite of its size, the tuba often leaves a very small footprint in classical music. Even in brass choirs it can often be ...

Former Spirit Airlines employees have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the airline, claiming workers were laid off without proper notice and are still owed pay and benefits after going ...

One of the most famous low-cost carriers in the US has officially shut down its operations. Spirit Airlines abruptly shuttered its business on Saturday, May 2, immediately nixing its entire flight ...

Spirit Airlines said it has reimbursed most customers with flight tickets after the budget carrier ceased operations. The airline is still processing a "small percentage" of customer refunds, Spirit ...

(Because the company has filed for bankruptcy, it now trades as FLYYQ, with the Q added as a warning to investors.) The biggest cause of the company's demise is the rising cost of jet fuel. Due to the ...

Lousy service, not the Iran war, killed Spirit Airlines. Spirit was doomed to fail because of mismanagement, deep financial problems, and – crucially – its reputation for poor customer service. The ...

The jet fuel crisis was the straw that broke Spirit Airlines’ back, but other budget airlines are also struggling to be profitable and losing market share—a potential warning for cost-conscious ...

Airlines have wasted no time in beefing up their schedules in the wake of Spirit Airlines' collapse. Carriers are competing for Spirit's routes and gates. The budget airline collapsed after years of ...

They’re keeping the spirit alive. Spirit Airlines permanently shut down on Saturday after 34 years after a surge in fuel prices that impacted restructuring efforts, resulting in the cancellations of ...

Spirit Airlines’ abrupt shutdown has left many travelers scrambling for answers, especially when it comes to getting their money back. The budget carrier announced Saturday that it was canceling all ...

This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. Spirit Airlines died as it lived: lots of angry customers and no one picking up the phone. Early yesterday ...

Spirit Airlines ceased operations and canceled all flights on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Customers who booked with a credit or debit card can request a refund, but those who used vouchers or points must ...