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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Wyatte Grantham-Philips

Spirit Airlines exits bankruptcy protection as travel demand slows

Spirit Bankruptcy Emergence - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Discount carrier Spirit Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy protection.

The budget airline — known for its no-frills, low-cost flights on a fleet of yellow planes — said Wednesday that its parent, Spirit Aviation Holdings, exited Chapter 11 after finalizing debt restructuring. The reorganization plan, which received the court greenlight last month, aims to bring the carrier back to profitability and boost resources to compete with rivals.

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