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Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

May 18, 2026 | Associated Press

The uncertain outlook for economical air travel reflects how difficult it has become for low-cost, no-frills airlines to operate while squeezed by volatile fuel prices, inflation and increasingly fierce competition.

Spirit airlines seeks to start orderly wind-down to sell assets

May 4, 2026 | Bloomberg News

The airline is seeking to modify a bankruptcy loan to have the necessary funding to proceed with the sale of its assets, which include aircrafts and spare engines and parts.

Before it collapsed, Spirit Airlines built model the industry copied

May 3, 2026 | Associated Press

The scrappy discounter that once rattled the industry with cheeky ads and rock-bottom fares took its final flight after 34 years of upending the business of flying.

Spirit Airlines ends operations immediately, impacting about two dozen weekly flights in Indy

May 2, 2026 | Associated Press

The budget airline said ticket holders should not go to the airport and that it won’t provide help in booking travel on other airlines.

Sun King Brewing acquires ’Shmallow whiskey, other Hotel Tango spirits

April 28, 2026 | Dave Lindquist

Tuesday’s announcement marks the end of an era for Hotel Tango, which launched in 2014 as one of Indiana’s first microdistilleries.

Trump raises prospect of federal support as Spirit Airlines struggles with costs, debt

April 21, 2026 | Associated Press

President Donald Trump also is encouraging a buyer to step in and rescue the struggling budget carrier.

IU football updates: Mendoza says Kirkwood celebration ‘epitomizes the Hoosier spirit,’ will sign autographs in Bloomington on Wednesday

January 20, 2026 | IBJ Staff

IBJ reporters bring you coverage of the fanfare, festivities and the football from central Indiana and south Florida as the Hoosiers take on The University of Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship.

Spirit Airlines gets $100 million lifeline amid restructuring

December 15, 2025 | Bloomberg News

Spirit said flights, ticket sales and operations will continue as usual over the holidays.

Spirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 flight attendants amid second bankruptcy

September 22, 2025 | Associated Press

Known for its bright yellow planes and no-frills service, Spirit has had a rough ride since the COVID-19 pandemic, struggling to rebound amid rising operation costs and its mounting debt.

Derek Schultz: Despite a raft of unexpected setbacks, the Fever have lived off grit, spirit

September 19, 2025 | Derek Schultz

On paper, they looked like contenders, but, on the court, they rarely were dominant.

A&E Preview: Artist hopes ‘Gavin’ structure anchors ‘a resurgence in Broad Ripple’s creative spirit’

August 21, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

The initiative to elevate the arts in Broad Ripple is the brainchild of Taggart Birge, founder of the Birge Family Foundation.

Spirit Airlines sounds the alarm on its future ability to stay in business

August 13, 2025 | Associated Press

Spirit—which flies to eight cities from Indianapolis—pointed to “adverse market conditions” that it’s continued to face after a recent restructuring and other efforts to revive its business.

Cheerleaders will have chance to turn pro under Varsity Spirit’s new league

June 18, 2025 | Associated Press

The Pro Cheer League will try to tap into that fan base by competing the same night of other events starting in January in Indianapolis when competition begins.

Spirit Airlines adds nonstop flight from Indianapolis to New York City

March 26, 2025 | IBJ Staff

The new nonstop destination is one of four the airline has announced from Indianapolis International Airport this month.

Small town spirit: How Indiana’s rural communities are working to reverse population losses

March 10, 2025 | Mitzi S. Morris, Indiana Capital Chronicle

More than 70% of Indiana’s counties, many of which are rural and also lost population in the 2020 census, are expected to lose residents over the next 30 years.

Bankrupt Spirit Air rebuffs new takeover offer from Frontier

January 29, 2025 | Associated Press

Spirit Airlines Inc. rejected a new acquisition offer from the parent of Frontier Airlines but said it remains open to a long-discussed combination of the budget carriers.

FTC sues largest wine and spirits distributor, saying it discriminates against smaller stores

December 12, 2024 | Associated Press

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits distributes one out of every three bottles of wine and spirits in the U.S. and serves commercial customers such as Total Wine, Costco and Kroger.

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up

November 18, 2024 | Associated Press

The airline has lost more than $2.5 billion since the start of 2020 and faces looming debt payments totaling more than $1 billion in 2025 and 2026.

Spirit launching nonstop from Indy to Atlanta, seasonal to New Orleans

October 28, 2024 | Mickey Shuey

The Florida-based budget carrier will begin daily service to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on May 7 and seasonal nonstops to New Orleans for Mardi Gras.

Spirit Airlines plans to cut jobs, sell some planes amid looming financial struggles

October 25, 2024 | Associated Press

In a Thursday regulatory filing, Spirit said it has identified about $80 million of cost-cutting measures set to begin early next year.

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