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Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down After Trump Administration Bailout Falls Through

The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.

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Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down After Trump Administration Bailout Falls ThroughThe low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.
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