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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Jasmine Fernández

Thousands support a TikToker’s call to crowdfund Spirit. Could it happen?

A TikTok campaign to buy and revive Spirit Airlines has secured more than $132 million in pledges, just days after the budget carrier suspended operations.

The campaign, started by content creator Hunter Peterson, has already drawn interest from more than 170,000 people looking to take over the company. Peterson’s plan relies on non-binding pledges rather than actual donations, meaning the $132 million figure reflects a promise of future support rather than cash in hand.

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