Published 3 days ago • loading... • Updated 3 days agoShow Less IconSpirit lost $1.61 for every $1 it took in — and would still be losing money even if jet fuel was free Summary by New York PostA new court filing has revealed just how desperate Spirit Airlines was for a bailout ahead of its abrupt shutdown earlier this month – as it operated at massive losses that even free jet fuel couldn’t fix.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenterRight1Search IconSort IconNew York PostLean RightFactualityOwnershipSpirit lost $1.61 for every $1 it took in — and would still be losing money even if jet fuel was freeA new court filing has revealed just how desperate Spirit Airlines was for a bailout ahead of its abrupt shutdown earlier this month – as it operated at massive losses that even free jet fuel couldn’t fix.3 days ago·New York, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right1Center0Last Updated3 days agoBias Distribution100% RightBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Right100% RightR 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageNew York Post broke the news in New York, United States 3 days ago on Friday, May 22, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsSpirit Airlines Plus IconUnited States Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsSpirit Airlines Plus IconUnited States Plus IconShow All