Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After 34 Years; Analysts Expect Higher Fares
Sourced from 5 publications
- •Spirit Airlines shut down this weekend after 34 years, stranding thousands of passengers.
- •The Wall Street Journal reports the budget carrier was a competitive force in keeping fares low, and its exit is expected to raise ticket prices.
- •Spirit says it has nearly completed refunding affected customers, according to the Guardian.
- •Passengers who booked with credit cards can pursue chargebacks, and some travel insurance policies cover airline insolvency.
Sources
Why the Collapse of Spirit Airlines Means Higher Fares for Everyone
Wsj
How the collapse of Spirit Airlines is impacting travelers and the wider aviatio...
PBS NewsHour
What the Spirit Airlines Implosion Means for Your Vacation
Wired
Spirit Airlines says it has nearly finished refunding customers after shuttering
The Guardian
Spirit Airlines: What rights do passengers have if an airline collapses?
Euronews
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