Van Drew: Department of Transportation Working to Help Stranded in Wake of Spirit Closure

US Airlines to Aid Stranded Passengers as Spirit Airlines Shuts Down

Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said that U.S. airlines will assist stranded passengers and displaced workers after Spirit Airlines said on Saturday it had ceased operations “effective immediately.” The airline canceled its flights and said its passengers should not go to the airport. Major carriers, including American, Delta, United, and Southwest, have agreed to cap or reduce fares for Spirit customers for a limited time, while other ai…

US Carriers Offer 'Rescue Fares' To Fliers As Spirit Airlines Winds Down

Spirit Airlines has been in and out of bankruptcy since 2024, and the White House was recently considering a bailout.

Van Drew: Department of Transportation working to help stranded in wake of Spirit closure

Jeff Van Drew said the state Department of Transportation is putting together federal relief measures to assist impacted passengers and employees in the wake of Spirit Airlines' announcement earlier in the day it is ceasing operations.