PGL Astana 2026 Viewer’s Guide: Everything you need to know Astana presents a an open run to the trophy in the absence of Vitality. Dot Esports · May 8
Spirit Airlines passenger with dementia found dead after staff ‘abandoned’ him at airport, lawsuit says Exclusive: Alone and disoriented, 75-year-old Marcos Humberto Vindel Osorio wandered out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport and onto a busy highway, where he was fatally struck by ‘multiple vehicles,’ according to his family The Independent UK · May 7
What the jet fuel crisis means for your summer flights and travel plans For many residents in the Northern Hemisphere, the advent of the summer season has always signalled travel. Travel with family, travel with friends, adventure travel, sightseeing travel, travel by automobile, travel by train, travel by air. The Conversation · May 7
I litigated the JetBlue-Spirit merger. A few thoughts on the future of antitrust in the airline industry A former DOJ Antitrust Division attorney who worked on the JetBlue/Spirit case argues that Spirit's collapse wasn't inevitable. Fortune · May 7
Guy Says Let’s Buy Spirit Airlines, Taken Aback After Waking Up To $88 Million Raised Overnight Spirit Airlines had its wings clipped. The internet mourned the loss of budget holidays. But one man refused to sit idly by. He rallied the troops and cooked up a scheme: “Nationalize Spirit Airlines!” He raised millions overnight in one of the greatest moments of solidarity in recent weeks. Read… Bored Panda · May 6
What happens next for Spirit Airlines after shutdown? Spirit had sought bankruptcy protection in August 2025 in a bid to avert financial collapse The Independent UK · May 5
Thousands support a TikToker’s call to crowdfund Spirit. Could it happen? Voice actor Hunter Peterson started the movement as a joke, but after 6 million views and a website crash, he’s now recruiting aviation lawyers to see if the ‘community-owned’ model can actually fly The Independent UK · May 5
Which Delta Flights Are Losing Food, Drink Service In May 2026? From 19 May, Delta will strip all food and drink from around 450 short‑haul flights under 349 miles, while promising full snack and beverage service on routes 350 miles and above. International Business Times UK · May 5
Seth Meyers on Trump’s poll ratings: ‘His disapproval is higher than Covid and January 6’ Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s disapproval ratings hitting a record high and the closure of Spirit Airlines The Guardian - US · May 5
The viral TikTok $1.75 bid to save Spirit Airlines is fighting the wrong villain Spirit isn’t being scooped up by private equity, as 22-year-old Hunter Peterson behind "Let's buy Spirit" claims. Fortune · May 5
Spirit Airlines Says 'Recent Geopolitical Events' Leading To Fuel Spikes Led It To Shut Down Spirit Airlines said in a court filing that the spike in oil prices resulting from the Iran war played a key role in its decision to cease operations. International Business Times · May 5
Spirit Airlines Shutdown Has Nothing to Do With Biden? Source Claims Geopolitical Events Started by Trump is to Blame Spirit Airlines ceased operations due to geopolitical tensions and antitrust issues. The closure, linked to the Iran war and a blocked JetBlue merger, left employees and customers in uncertainty. International Business Times UK · May 4
Here’s why the Trump administration is blaming Biden for Spirit Airlines collapsing on its watch Spirit Airlines announced Saturday that it was winding down operations after failing to emerge from bankruptcy The Independent UK · May 4
Axios · May 4 Spirit Airlines mourned by budget travelers The grounding of the low-cost carrier comes as Americans have a bleak outlook on their personal finances.
The Times of India · May 4 'Buy Spirit Airlines' website crashes as everyone wants in: 'Movement overwhelmed our servers' Spirit Airlines turned out to be so popular that after the announcement of its demise, a website created to buy and revive Spirit Airlines crashed because of overwhelming response from the people who want to pledge money to save the airline from biting dust. Hunter Peterson, a TikToker, started the…
Kiplinger · May 4 Why the Spirit Airlines Shutdown Matters Even If You Never Flew With Them Before you say "good riddance" to the nickel-and-diming carrier, here's how the Spirit Airlines Shutdown could impact your travel budget.
The Independent UK · May 4 MAGA senator shredded for repost of OJ and Nicole Brown Simpson meme as Elizabeth Warren and Spirit Airlines The creepy repost is the latest in a series of outlandish, inflammatory and conspiratorial posts from the senior Republican senator from Utah
International Business Times UK · May 4 'Let's Buy Spirit' Campaign Raises $23M In Pledges After Viral TikTok Joke — Why It Won't Work Voice actor Hunter Peterson's viral campaign drew $23M (£18M) in non-binding pledges to buy Spirit Airlines. Analysts say the effort has no path forward.
Axios · May 4 Spirit Airlines blame game is going strong Around 17,000 people lost their jobs, and thousands of passengers found themselves stranded.
International Business Times · May 4 Spirit Says It Has Refunded Most Of Its Clients After Ceasing Operations On Saturday Spirit Airlines said it has refunded most of its clients after ceasing its operations and cancelling all flights on Saturday.
Fortune · May 4 Spirit Airlines’ shutdown is a case study in what happens when a turnaround plan breaks Capital-intensive businesses need restructuring plans built for shocks, not just recovery.
International Business Times UK · May 4 Is Elon Musk Taking Over Spirit Airlines? Viral Rumor Debunked as Airline Shuts Down Operations Spirit Airlines has ceased operations, debunking rumours of an Elon Musk takeover. The shutdown follows financial struggles and rising costs, leaving thousands of passengers stranded
The Guardian - US · May 3 Spirit Airlines says it has nearly finished refunding customers after shuttering Budget airline left thousands stranded on Saturday after ceasing operations amid financial troubles
The Independent UK · May 3 Spirit pilot ‘overwhelmed’ by rival airline’s gesture after his final flight before retirement is canceled Captain Jon Jackson was supposed to retire from Spirit on Saturday, the same day the low-cost airline announced it would cease operations immediately