Associated Press
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Spirit Airlines’ collapse collides with Iran-war jet fuel shock—DOT reports fuel up 56% in March and fares surge on vacated rout
Summer travelers who booked Spirit itineraries face fewer budget options as the carrier’s May wind-down removes capacity on specific city pairs. The disruption is compounded by a sharp jet-fuel spike: DOT says airline fuel costs rose 56% in March (first full month after the Iran war outbreak), pushing fares and fees higher while some alternative carriers fail to immediately backfill routes.
