'I feel hopeless': Spirit Airlines shutdown impacts local customers

I Grew Up in Poverty. Spirit Airlines Was My Lifeline.

Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost flyer that shut down operations last weekend, was often the butt of jokes. As a frequent Spirit flyer, this meant I was used to being on the receiving end of these jokes. Would I wear multiple layers to the airport to avoid a carry-on bag fee? Would I splurge f... More »

'I feel hopeless': Spirit Airlines shutdown impacts local customers

It has been less than a week since Spirit Airlines announced it was ceasing operations, resulting in canceled flights, thousands of employees laid off and customers left with unanswered questions, including a local woman.

'I feel hopeless' — Spirit Airlines shutdown impacts customers

It has been less than a week since Spirit Airlines announced it was ceasing operations, resulting in cancelled flights, thousands of employees laid off and customers left with unanswered questions, including a Metropolis woman.

Attorney General Sunday Offers Tips to Consumers Impacted by the Sudden Shutdown of Spirit Airlines

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Tourism officials report boost in airlift despite Spirit closure

Despite international carrier Spirit Airlines closing its doors, tourism officials are reporting an increase in direct airlift to the island from other source markets. Spirit previously operated flights to Barbados from several US gateways. Just three weeks ago, Air Canada announced direct service to Barbados from Halifax, followed by last week’s announcement from Air Transat of direct service from Montreal, Quebec. Both airlines are set to comm…