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Spirit Airlines (SAVE) Faces $217M Bankruptcy and Dismantling Process

Spirit Airlines (SAVE) initiated a dismantling process after filing for bankruptcy, citing a cumulative wind-down budget of approximately $217 million. This budget, which extends through February 2028, allocates over $52 million each for employee and aircraft-related expenses. The carrier had 59 Airbus A320s and 37 A321s in service at the time of closure, with over three-quarters of its fleet leased. Additionally, Spirit incurred $100 million in incremental jet fuel costs following geopolitical tensions in the region, ultimately leading to its operational shutdown on Saturday.