Associated Press
• Rio Yamat
Spirit Airlines’ collapse triggers fare spikes and route gaps as US jet fuel costs jump 56%
After Spirit Airlines’ May 2 wind-down, affected routes—such as Fort Lauderdale-to-Dallas—saw rapid fare escalation and remaining capacity gaps, leaving some US airports without scheduled passenger service. The broader backdrop is a major fuel cost shock: jet fuel costs rose 56% in March, pressuring low-cost carriers’ viability.
