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Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can’t keep up with higher oil prices - Toronto Star

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A: Spirit Airlines says it's going out of business, ending operations immediately WJCLTravel plans upended as Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving passengers scrambling for other options

B: Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices - Toronto Star.

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A: Spirit Airlines says it's going out of business, ending operations immediately WJCLTravel plans upended as Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving passengers scrambling for other options

B: Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices Toronto StarWhat Canadians should know about Spirit Airlines' shutdown CTV NewsTrump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit Airlines CityNews HalifaxDelta offers rescue fares to support travelers following Spirit Airlines suspension of operations Delta News HubCanadians may be impacted as Spirit Airlines shuts down operations ‘effective immediately' Global News

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A: Spirit Airlines shutdown: What to do to get home and get refunds 5 EYEWITNESS NEWSTravel plans upended as Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving passengers scrambling for other options CNNFrontier Airlines Announces Discounted Rescue Fares to Support Spirit Airlines Customers Frontier AirlinesTrump Transportation Sec Duffy announces relief for Spirit Airlines flyers, employees Fox Business'Godspeed my friend': Inside the final hours at Spirit Airlines

B: Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices - Toronto Star.

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A: Spirit Airlines shutdown: What to do to get home and get refunds 5 EYEWITNESS NEWSTravel plans upended as Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving passengers scrambling for other options CNNFrontier Airlines Announces Discounted Rescue Fares to Support Spirit Airlines Customers Frontier AirlinesTrump Transportation Sec Duffy announces relief for Spirit Airlines flyers, employees Fox Business'Godspeed my friend': Inside the final hours at Spirit Airlines

B: Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices Toronto StarWhat Canadians should know about Spirit Airlines' shutdown CTV NewsTrump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit Airlines CityNews HalifaxDelta offers rescue fares to support travelers following Spirit Airlines suspension of operations Delta News HubCanadians may be impacted as Spirit Airlines shuts down operations ‘effective immediately' Global News

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**Summary:** Spirit Airlines, a budget carrier based in Toronto, has announced it will shut down operations immediately due to rising oil prices and financial difficulties. This decision affects travel plans for passengers and could lead to refunds. **Why It Matters:** The closure of Spirit Airlines highlights the challenges faced by airlines operating under volatile fuel costs

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