Airfare data shows how ticket prices may jump if Spirit collapses
Spirit is on the brink of collapse. If it disappears, airfares will almost certainly rise.
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- Spirit Airlines is on the brink of collapse and is warning of possible liquidation.
- If Spirit disappears, travelers are likely to feel the impact quickly.
- A Business Insider analysis of airline fare data shows a Spirit fold would hike prices roughly 14%.
Your cheap fare to Florida could soon be a lot more expensive.
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