Spirit’s collapse could hit overnight and your next trip is on the line

Travelers could face cancellations, rebooking chaos, and higher last-minute fares

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Spirit Airlines looks like it’s getting spirited away.

The airline is preparing to shut down, after attempts to establish a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration fell through, according to reporting from The Wall Street Journal. Negotiations for the government lifeline had been underway for weeks as Spirit’s cash reserves dwindled, but investors have reportedly balked at the prospect of the federal government becoming a majority owner of the company. 

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