The Department of Transportation said Saturday the majority of airlines will be capping tickets prices for Spirit travelers who need to rebook their cancelled flights.
With Spirit Airlines ceasing all operations this morning, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy outlined the immediate steps for stranded passengers, refund procedures, and the factors that led to this collapse.
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After more than 30 years in business, budget carrier Spirit Airlines has shut down operations after failing to secure a last‑minute financial bailout. The closure leaves thousands of employees out of work and travelers scrambling to make alternate plans. NewsNation’s Marcus Espinoza has the latest.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said airlines are stepping in to help stranded Spirit Airlines customers after the carrier ceased operations, including capping fares and offering special pricing for a limited time. Speaking at Newark Liberty International Airport, Duffy urged Spirit ticket holders to rebook as soon as possible and said customers would not be price‑gouged. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Sean Duffy announced that the airlines United, Delta and Southwest will cap their ticket prices for Spirit customers seeking to rebook.