Spirit Airlines ceases operations after bailout collapse; blame game ensues

Spirit Airlines has shut down all operations after failing to secure a government bailout, leaving passengers stranded. Republicans blame the Biden administration's block of a JetBlue merger, while Democrats cite rising fuel prices from the Iran war.

Coverage

• Political blame game begins and passengers left adrift after Spirit ceases operations
• Spirit Airlines Shuts Down at Airports Across US
• After Spirit collapse, Duffy says there's no need for government budget airline bailout
• Duffy: Iran war ‘was not the impetus’ for Spirit shutting down amid rising fuel prices
• Elizabeth Warren blasted for cheering blocking of merger that might have saved Spirit Airlines

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