Episode

What the End of Spirit Airlines Means for the Future of Flying

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The Daily

Published

May 7, 2026

Duration seconds

1915

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Summary

Spirit Airlines reshaped aviation in the United States, but it became a victim of the rising costs it once excelled at controlling.