Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Due to Iran War Fuel Crisis. Other Low-Cost Airlines Could Be Next

Source: TIME · Bias: Center Left

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Republicans blamed the Biden Administration for the closure, but the airline cited rising jet fuel prices, which have skyrocketed since the Iran War began.

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Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Due to Iran War Fuel Crisis. Other Low-Cost Airlines Could Be Next
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Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Due to Iran War Fuel Crisis. Other Low-Cost Airlines Could Be Next

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Republicans blamed the Biden Administration for the closure, but the airline cited rising jet fuel prices, which have skyrocketed since the Iran War began.