Spirit Airlines Nears Bankruptcy Amid Failed Merger Talks

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Spirit Airlines Nears Bankruptcy Amid Failed Merger Talks
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Spirit Airlines is in constructive talks with creditors to improve liquidity, exploring strategic alternatives amid financial struggles. The airline's adjusted operating margin is down 12% from last year, and it faces potential bankruptcy after failed merger talks with Frontier Airlines. Spirit's stock has plummeted nearly 80% this year, and the company plans to furlough 330 pilots and sell 23 older aircraft to raise funds.

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