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Spirit Airlines shuts down operations ‘effective immediately’
Description
May 2, 2026
Canadians who cross the border to catch cheap flights have one less option, after the collapse of Spirit Airlines in the United States. As Candace Cole reports, the carrier announced Saturday it is shutting down operations effective immediately, cancelling all flights and warning passengers not to head to the airport.
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Spirit Airlines shuts down operations ‘effective immediately’02:01 | May 2, 2026 -
Canada considering potential changes to airport ownership, passenger complaint process01:50 | April 29, 2026 -
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Spirit Airlines shuts down operations ‘effective immediately’02:01 | May 2, 2026
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Canada considering potential changes to airport ownership, passenger complaint process01:50 | April 29, 2026
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U.S. transportation secretary asks air travellers to dress up01:47 | January 14, 2026
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Air Transat pilots vote to strike if contract talks fail02:18 | December 3, 2025
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U.S. air travel rapidly deteriorates as shutdown continues01:47 | November 11, 2025
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Air passengers face flight delays as US government shutdown nears 1-month mark01:40 | October 31, 2025
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Spirit Airlines shuts down operations ‘effective immediately’
Description
May 2, 2026
Canadians who cross the border to catch cheap flights have one less option, after the collapse of Spirit Airlines in the United States. As Candace Cole reports, the carrier announced Saturday it is shutting down operations effective immediately, cancelling all flights and warning passengers not to head to the airport.
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