US EditionSpirit Airlines Closure Could Increase Ticket Prices, Consumer Advocates Say
Transportation officials said nine airlines will cap fares or offer reduced prices for stranded Spirit ticketholders and help employees find new jobs.
- On Saturday, Spirit Airlines ceased operations, beginning an immediate, orderly wind-down of all flights and services after failed federal bailout negotiations, impacting about 17,000 employees.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy denied rising fuel costs amid the Iran war were the 'impetus' behind the collapse, arguing Spirit had been in 'dire straights' long before the conflict began.
- President Donald Trump hoped for a deal on Friday, but Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed there is not $2.5 billion in Congress to fund a federal bailout for the airline.
- Coordinating across the aviation industry, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency is working to 'ensure ticketholders get where they need to go' and activated airline partners to maintain routine access.
- Consumers may need to file a 'proof of claim' with bankruptcy court or request a 'chargeback' for services not rendered, while carriers are offering Spirit team members 'preferential employment interviews to ensure they jump the queue.
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Other airlines offering help for Spirit ticket holders, employees
NEWARK, New Jersey (PIX11) - After 34 years of service, Spirit Airlines has announced its end of operations on Saturday, so what does that mean for ticket holders and employees? Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that other airlines will offer discounts for Spirit ticket holders, as well as "preferential employment interviews" for the airline's employees, [...]
Secretary Duffy: If you have a flight with Spirit, don’t show up at the airport
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