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Spirit Airlines ceased operations after surging jet fuel prices and a failed federal bailout left the company with no remaining way out of bankruptcy.

Budget airlines are seeking $2.5 billion in federal aid tied to rising jet fuel costs after Spirit Airlines ceased operations when a bailout deal fell through.

United Airlines says Flight 169 from Venice struck a light pole and a truck while approaching Newark airport. All 221 passengers and 10 crew members were unharmed.

Spirit Airlines announced Saturday it was immediately ceasing operations. Here's how affected travelers can get refunds, depending on how they booked their tickets.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren faces renewed scrutiny after Spirit Airlines shuts down, with critics resurfacing her praise of the blocked JetBlue merger that may have saved it.

Spirit Airlines will cease operations at 3 a.m. EST Saturday after a bailout from President Donald Trump failed to materialize in time due to reported financial complications.

Budget airlines including Frontier and Avelo are reportedly seeking $2.5 billion in federal assistance amid rising jet fuel costs, according to a new report.

Dubai-based Emirates is reportedly planning private bathrooms in first-class suites, taking its luxury air travel experience to unprecedented heights.

Experts say a potential government bailout of Spirit Airlines is unlikely to disrupt most travel plans, though it could have broader industry impacts.

President Donald Trump proposed a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines amid bankruptcy, with a strategy to resell the company after oil prices fall.

United Airlines says fares are already climbing as jet fuel prices surge, with brand-loyal travelers continuing to book despite higher costs.

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom rejected a potential United Airlines merger as anti-competitive and bad for customers during an earnings call. 

German carrier Lufthansa is cutting roughly 20,000 short-haul flights through October, citing soaring jet fuel prices linked to the Iran war.

President Donald Trump says he wants someone to buy Spirit Airlines as the low-cost carrier battles bankruptcy and rising fuel costs threaten its recovery plan.

A major airline announced Friday that it is suspending select routes in the U.S., citing soaring jet fuel costs that have made certain operations unprofitable.

The FAA announced scheduling reductions at Chicago O'Hare, limiting daily flights to curb delays and cancellations during the busy summer 2026 season.

Spirit Airlines faces mounting challenges as higher fuel costs threaten its restructuring plan and raise doubts about its financial recovery.

Ryanair says unruly passengers now face jail time as a Welsh man gets 10 months for threatening crew and forcing a pilot to abort a landing attempt.

Southwest Airlines rolls out stricter portable charger rules, limiting passengers to one device per person amid rising lithium battery fire concerns.

United Airlines adds TSA wait times to its app as staffing shortages due to a DHS shutdown lead to long lines and delays at U.S. airports.