The airline sought Chapter 11 protection in New York to restructure $1.6 billion of debt, according to court filings. It said will continue to operate normally throughout the bankruptcy process, which should complete in the first quarter of 2025.
Spirit had been seeking to tie up with rivals amid competition from traditional carriers and higher inflation. It was forced to start restructuring talks with creditors after a federal judge
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