Spirit Airlines says it has nearly finished refunding customers after shuttering

Thousands of travelers were left scrambling over the weekend after Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased operations, citing financial troubles exacerbated by a surge in jet fuel prices. The budget airline, which had been struggling for years, shocked passengers and staff by shutting down with little warning, leaving many stranded at airports and in limbo. As the airline works to refund customers for canceled flights, the fallout from the sudden shutdown has sparked a heated blame game among politicians and industry experts. With many passengers still trying to find their way home and seeking compensation for their disrupted travel plans, this sudden collapse of one of the US' major budget airlines has raised concerns about the stability of the industry and the impact on consumers.

Budget airline left thousands stranded on Saturday after ceasing operations amid financial troublesSpirit Airlines shutdown: how to get home and get refundsPolitical blame game begins and passengers left adrift after Spirit ceases operationsSpirit Airlines has almost finished refunding customers for flights abruptly canceled over the weekend as the company folded.The budget airline left thousands of customers and staff stranded after deciding on Saturday to pull the plug on a business that was struggling for years, before a surge in the price of jet fuel blew a new hole in its budget. Continue reading...