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Spirit Airlines ceases operations after escalating financial struggles

The low-cost carrier, which had been struggling for years, announced it will cease operations. Spirit had been seeking a $500 million lifeline from the White House, but talks failed to yield a deal.

Spirit Airlines ceases operations after escalating financial struggles
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The low-cost carrier, which had been struggling for years, announced it will cease operations. Spirit had been seeking a $500 million lifeline from the White House, but talks failed to yield a deal.

(Image credit: Mario Tama)

Originally published at NPR Business

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