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Spirit Airlines could shut down overnight. Here's what travelers need to know

CNBC · May 2, 2026, 12:26 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • Spirit Airlines could shut down as early as 3 a.m.
  • About 290 Spirit flights are scheduled for Saturday, according to aviation site Flightradar24.

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Spirit Airlines could shut down as early as 3 a.m. ET Saturday, according to people familiar with the matter. The carrier has failed to secure a financial lifeline to continue operating, though it hasn't commented on the potential shutdown or its plans.

About 290 Spirit flights are scheduled for Saturday, according to aviation site Flightradar24. Another 381 are scheduled for Sunday.

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