The dire predictions for the global economy haven’t come to pass 6 months in to the Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) — As the U.S. and Israel relentlessly bombed Iran in the opening days of war,…
Spirit Airlines employees, adrift with no severance or healthcare, turn to GoFundMe after company’s collapse
Spirit Airlines abruptly ended operations in the early morning on Saturday, May 2, following a failed government bailout…
Trump Official Criticizes Spirit Airlines For Saying Iran War Drove Up Fuel Prices
Top White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett took a swipe at Spirit Airlines, which ceased operations on Saturday,…
A TikTok creator’s plan to crowdfund Spirit Airlines hit nearly $23 million in pledges before the site crashed
A TikTok thought experiment about collectively buying bankrupt Spirit Airlines snowballed into a campaign that says it has…
Elizabeth Warren hailed blocking the $3.8B Spirit-JetBlue merger as a ‘Biden win for flyers.’ Now Spirit is gone
When Elizabeth Warren took to X in early 2024 to acknowledge the blocked merger between JetBlue Airways and…
After Spirit collapse, Duffy says no need for budget airline bailout
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Saturday he does not…
Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed effort at government rescue deal
Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday morning that it was ceasing operations after the budget carrier failed to secure…
Trump took a pass on Spirit Airlines after earlier private sector stakes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump had no qualms about a government takeover of Spirit Airlines, so long…
Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as Saturday
Update: Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday morning that it had started winding down its operations and was cancelling all…
Budget Airlines Ask Trump Administration for Billions as Fuel Costs Rise
A trade group representing low-cost airlines said Monday that it was asking the Trump administration for $2.5 billion…
White House Reportedly Considers Using Spirit Airlines To Transport Troops as Part of Takeover
Call it Spirit de corps. The White House is reportedly mulling a takeover of Spirit Airlines in a…
White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover
The Trump administration is exploring using the Defense Production Act as part of a strategy to save the…