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Spirit Airlines May Be Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.

After two stints in bankruptcy, the low-cost airline appears close to shutting down. Here’s what travelers should know about rebooking and refunds if Spirit stops flying.

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Spirit Airlines May Be Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.After two stints in bankruptcy, the low-cost airline appears close to shutting down. Here’s what travelers should know about rebooking and refunds if Spirit stops flying.
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