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How the airline industry could be impacted if Spirit Airlines is liquidated

Spirit has not confirmed a liquidation, though it has filed for bankruptcy protection twice. Experts predict rising fuel costs could push the company to close its doors for good.

How the airline industry could be impacted if Spirit Airlines is liquidated
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Spirit has not confirmed a liquidation, though it has filed for bankruptcy protection twice. Experts predict rising fuel costs could push the company to close its doors for good.

(Image credit: David J. Phillip)

Originally published at NPR Business

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