Cash-strapped Spirit Airlines appeared closer to a shutdown after Friday came and went without a needed government bailout

Travel experts say the twice-bankrupt airline is facing imminent liquidation, leaving thousands of employees and customers in limbo.

Spirit Airlines has entered bankruptcy, meaning thousands of flights have been canceled and tens of thousands of passengers no longer have their scheduled travel plans. But what rights do they have? The budget carrier,

Spirit Airlines announces its immediate shutdown after bailout talks with the White House fail, impacting 9,000 total flights and 60,000 potential passengers by May 30. The low-cost carrier's statement blames recent material increases in oil prices and other business pressures.

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday after failing to secure creditor support for a U.S. government bailout plan.

Spirit Airlines is reportedly preparing to shut down after bailout talks failed. Travelers may be able to get refunds.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that travelers booked on Spirit flights could access special prices on a group of other airlines for a limited time, and said other carrie

Budget carrier Spirit Airlines is reportedly on the verge of collapse, which may impact thousands of Detroit Metro Airport travelers.