Trump's actions starting to show its negatives, with Spirit Airlines closing

[Augustine_]

Jet Blue's about to go next bro they'd probably be the ones in headlines today if they'd bought Spirit. They're praying the pedo's gas hike doesn't last much longer.

 

[SaxonJackson]

Spirit Airlines closed as of today (5/2/2026). The reasons cited for the closure (failure of the Airline are as follows:

Spirit Airlines' failure can be attributed to a combination of factors:

• Financial Struggles: The airline faced significant financial challenges, including rising jet fuel prices and a failed merger attempt.
  
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• Bailout Deal Failure: Spirit was unable to secure a bailout deal from the Trump administration, which was crucial for its survival.
  
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• Market Challenges: The airline struggled with shifting consumer tastes, surging competition, and the need to reduce service in response to the pandemic.
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  As stated many times since Trump took office, the negatives of his actions are to be seen slowly but surely. Here is a good example. I am sure more of this is coming (to be seen over the next few months).

And we ain't seen nuthin' yet. The real impact of Trump's insanity will reveal itself in about 2 months.

I sell industrial products to fabricators, construction companies, welding shops, structural steel companies, and related industries. Nearly 50% of the vendors I get my products from are issuing statements to the effect that delivery charges will increase as well as the price of goods. One of the companies that sells rare earth products says they're forced to ration what they sell and that they aren't taking on any new customers.

We're headed for a major, economic catastrophe.

Trump's newest book: "The Art Of The Steal." How to take from the poor and give to the rich.

 

[SaxonJackson]

Biden isn't the President anymore. But both sides are equally culpable for destroying America's solvency. Remember, Bush Jr. was in charge during the Great Recession of 2007-2009. Demmies aren't the only Dummies.

 

[Delldude]

Jet Blue's about to go next bro they'd probably be the ones in headlines today if they'd bought Spirit. They're praying the pedo's gas hike doesn't last much longer.

Spirit's been hurting for some time. If they can't absorb a temporary fuel spike should tell you how close they were to self extinction.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Yeah Jetblue is doing awesome

https://www.reuters.com/business/jetblue-airways-loss-widens-high-fuel-costs-dent-margin-recovery-2026-04-28/

Sen Warren blasted for cheering blocking of merger that might have saved Spirit Airlines

Sen. Elizabeth Warren faces renewed scrutiny after Spirit Airlines shuts down, with critics resurfacing her praise of the blocked JetBlue merger that may have saved it.

www.foxbusiness.com

 

[Conservative from Georgia]

The Biden administration killed them

That's some echo chamber that you have there.

They were dying before

Spirit's been hurting for some time. If they can't absorb a temporary fuel spike should tell you how close they were e to self extinction.

That’s like saying that people who die in temporary earthquakes (I.e. any earthquake) were at fault.

 

[Delldude]

This about nails it.

 

[Delldude]

That’s like saying that people who die in temporary earthquakes (I.e. any earthquake) were at fault.

Bullshit....part of operations.

 

[Conservative from Georgia]

Bullshit....part of operations.

And that part of the operation got too expensive for them.

 

[BluesLegend]

What the **** are you talking about? Spirit going out of business had zero to do with Trump.

It won't stop the OP from LYING he's a big fat lard ass POS Dem liar. Joe Biden, Pocahontas and many other Democrats BRAGGED about killing the merger that may have saved Spirit under the Dem/Biden regime and now it's kaput. Then this POS OP garbage mouth tries to blame Trump, so pathetic.

Hey OP go wash your filthy lying pig shit mouth out with soap you liar!

 

[Delldude]

And that part of the operation got too expensive for them.

Airlines deal with it by hiking ticket prices and service fees
Spirit in the sky had the same options.
Why'd they shit the bed then?

 

[struth]

They were dying before

That’s like saying that people who die in temporary earthquakes (I.e. any earthquake) were at fault.
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They were in a massive earthquake


They declared bankruptcy in 2024

 

[struth]

And that part of the operation got too expensive for them.

They went in bankruty in 2024

 

[Billiejeens]

It won't stop the OP from LYING he's a big fat lard ass POS Dem liar. Joe Biden, Pocahontas and many other Democrats BRAGGED about killing the merger that may have saved Spirit under the Dem/Biden regime and now it's kaput. Then this POS OP garbage mouth tries to blame Trump, so pathetic.

Hey OP go wash your filthy lying pig shit mouth out with soap you liar!

We are trying to convince a retard that he's not retarded.
We know it's not going to work.

 

[BluesLegend]

We are trying to convince a retard that he's not retarded.
We know it's not going to work.

I think a lot of the left wingers around here shop the big and tall and not because they are tall.

 

[Delldude]

They were in a massive earthquake


They declared bankruptcy in 2024

Losing 2.5 billion since 2020.

Now it's becoming apparent why Biden did what they did.

But it's Trump's fault.....

 

[blackhawk]

Spirit airline has been poorly for decades it's something of a miracle it stayed afloat as long as it did.

 

[Delldude]

Spirit airline has been poorly for decades it's something of a miracle it stayed afloat as long as it did.

Bingo

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving passengers scrambling

Spirit Airlines suspended operations, canceling flights and leaving travelers with limited rebooking or refund options.

www.usatoday.com

 

[Godboy]

This misinformed Trumper thinks high fuel prices don’t affect airlines. Read the news:
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If a temporary increase in oil prices is enough to bankrupt an airline, then it clear wasnt managed well. Blaming this on Trump is childish and naive.