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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Spirit Airlines ‘prepares to file for bankruptcy after Frontier merger talks break down’

A US budget airline is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy protection after talks to merge with another airline broke down.

Florida-based Spirit Airlines is preparing to seek bankruptcy protection after merger talks with Frontier Airlines fizzled, people familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal.

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