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Spirit Airlines, Lufthansa, AirAsia
Global
May 21, 2026
Verified: May 21, 2026
"Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy, marking the first in a potential wave of global airline failures. Rising jet fuel costs, driven by the conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, are threatening airline profitability. Airlines are facing increased costs and potential consolidation as the industry struggles with fuel prices and demand shifts."