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Spirit Airlines nears bankruptcy amid debt crisis
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Spirit Airlines is reportedly nearing a bankruptcy filing due to financial difficulties. The airline has faced numerous challenges, including a failed merger with JetBlue and increased competition in the market, which have weakened its financial standing.

According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Spirit Airlines is on the verge of seeking bankruptcy protection. Recent talks with Frontier Airlines about a potential merger have reportedly collapsed, leaving Spirit with limited options other than bankruptcy. WSJ indicates that Spirit is in advanced discussions with bondholders to create a bankruptcy plan that satisfies creditors.

The airline's financial troubles are reflected in its share performance. Reuters reported that Spirit's shares fell by nearly 40% after trading began, marking an 80% decline this year. In the second quarter, Spirit reported a net loss of approximately $158 million and announced plans to furlough hundreds of pilots to conserve cash.

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Spirit has also reduced its network significantly as it struggles to profit from many routes, focusing instead on those generating more revenue. Unlike other U.S. airlines, Spirit has not yet released its Q3 financial results due to ongoing negotiations with bondholders. Skift quotes the airline stating: “The negotiations, with a supermajority of the Noteholders, have remained productive, have advanced materially and are continuing in the near term, but have also diverted significant management time and internal resources from the Company’s processes for reviewing and completing its financial statements and related disclosures.”

Several factors have contributed to Spirit's precarious position. The airline admitted difficulties maintaining a healthy balance sheet due to weak fares and lower-than-expected non-ticket revenue per passenger. Additionally, competition within the crowded U.S. aviation market has posed challenges for Spirit as it contends with both full-service legacy carriers like United, American, and Delta Air Lines and low-cost competitors such as Southwest.

A failed merger attempt with JetBlue and aircraft groundings caused by engine issues further exacerbated Spirit's current financial woes.

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