Spirit Airlines filing for bankruptcy as it faces looming debt payments

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial struggles exacerbated by the pandemic. Despite offering low fares, the airline has faced challenges in regaining travelers, who perceive its service as inadequate. The airline industry, however, is recovering faster than expected, with record revenues and flights anticipated. Spirit's tickets and loyalty points remain valid, and the airline is not alone in facing bankruptcy, as other major US airlines have done so in the past.

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