spiritairlines

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Inside the #Trump #SpiritAirlines Hail Mary #Fail

Winding down a major #US #airline is a complicated business. Doing so when a POTUS hints it could be saved adds an extra layer of complexity.

Wracked with financial trouble, Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy for the 2nd time in Aug 2025. Months later, Trump’s war with #Iran had driven up #EnergyCosts & made its financial position even more untenable, putting it on the brink of closure.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/03/politics/bailout-attempt-spirit-airlines-trump

There's a grassroots effort for people to help bail out Spirit Airlines.
This is basically a sophisticated crowdfunding, with minimum pledge at $45 (the basic one-way fare that Spirit used to charge). No money is taken now! (there are look-alike scammers so beware)
Here is a video discussing this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0ZcC2ifAYk
And here is the pledge website. https://letsbuyspiritair.com/
This whole thing started by someone who loved flying on Spirit Airlines.
I pledged $45. Please Boost!
#SpiritAirlines