Budget airline blasted in viral video as ‘perfect honeymoon week’ ends in travel chaos

Online influencers were not amused about extreme travel difficulties in the 24-hour period between March 15, 2026, and March 16, 2026, as experienced by some Spirit Airlines travelers as well as those at the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport. 

Numerous passengers took to TikTok on Sunday and Monday to share their upset about the chaos they experienced. 

The partial DHS shutdown — combined with severe weather, staffing shortages, the spring break travel period and the Spirit Airlines bankruptcy ...