Source: The Points Guy
Summary
Spirit Airlines has issued refunds for most customers who booked flights with a credit or debit card, but those who booked with points or vouchers may not receive reimbursement. The airline’s bankruptcy has left 17,000 employees without jobs and passengers scrambling to get home. Other airlines have offered rescue fares to help stranded flyers, and some have even added new routes to fill the void left by Spirit.
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Spirit Airlines’ collapse has left many passengers stranded, but other airlines have stepped in to offer rescue fares. United Airlines helped book 14,000 tickets for Spirit passengers in the first 12 hours after the airline shut down. The airline’s bankruptcy has also raised concerns about the loss of a budget airline that helped keep fares in check across the industry. Spirit’s demise marks the end of an era for affordable flights, but other airlines are filling the gap. The trip promises a break, but for many, it’s a break from the budget-friendly flights they once knew.
It’s not just a bankruptcy, it’s a big front seat to nowhere.
Author: Evan Null
