A Spirit A319 [Credit: AirlineGeeks/William Derrickson]
Key Takeaways:
Spirit Airlines is reportedly preparing to shut down after failing to reach an emergency aid deal.
The deal, involving the Trump administration, collapsed because creditors were unwilling to accept the proposed bailout, fearing federal intervention would affect the value of their claims.
The potential closure could result in thousands of job losses and the cancellation of existing flight bookings.
Spirit has been under bankruptcy protection since August, with its financial difficulties intensifying in March due to surging jet fuel prices.
According to the Journal, Spirit was unable to reach a deal for emergency aid from the Trump administration that also satisfied its creditors. It was not immediately clear Friday if the talks are over, or if the various parties might return to the negotiating table.
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Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
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