Spirit Airlines shut down on Saturday, canceling all flights. Here’s what California travelers need to know about refunds rescue fares and rebooking.

The airline said early Saturday it had "no choice" but to wind down operations immediately, dashing hopes of a last-minute financial lifeline.

Cash-strapped Spirit Airlines appeared closer to a shutdown after Friday came and went without a needed government bailout

Spirit Airlines announced it has shut down after 34 years. The airline has faced repeated financial turmoil and did not get a government bailout.

The collapse of Spirit Airlines is cascading through airports across the US, leaving passengers stranded mid-journey and sending rival carriers into rapid-response mode to contain the damage.

By Sabrina Valle, David Shepardson, Rajesh Kumar Singh and Doyinsola Oladipo WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) - ⁠Bankrupt ⁠discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, ⁠the industry's first casualty linked to the Iran war,

Spirit Airlines suspended operations, canceling flights and leaving travelers with limited rebooking or refund options.

Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultralow cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes and employed about 17,