Spirit Airlines planes are seen here at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, in March 2023. Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection on November 18.
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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, as mounting losses, unaffordable debt, increased competition for bargain-seeking airline passengers and the inability to merge with other airlines left it little choice.
