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Which Delta Flights Are Losing Food, Drink Service In May 2026?

From 19 May, Delta will strip all food and drink from around 450 short‑haul flights under 349 miles, while promising full snack and beverage service on routes 350 miles and above.

International Business Times UK

Seth Meyers on Trump’s poll ratings: ‘His disapproval is higher than Covid and January 6’

Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s disapproval ratings hitting a record high and the closure of Spirit Airlines

The Guardian - US

The viral TikTok $1.75 bid to save Spirit Airlines is fighting the wrong villain

Spirit isn’t being scooped up by private equity, as 22-year-old Hunter Peterson behind "Let's buy Spirit" claims.

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Spirit Airlines Says 'Recent Geopolitical Events' Leading To Fuel Spikes Led It To Shut Down

Spirit Airlines said in a court filing that the spike in oil prices resulting from the Iran war played a key role in its decision to cease operations.

International Business Times

A jittery CEO crowd at Milken looks abroad for growth—and answers

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Fortune

Delta Airlines Food and Beverage Service Cut on 450 Flights — Here's Why Short Routes Are Losing In-Flight Service

Delta cuts food and drink service on 450 flights from 19 May 2026, ending economy refreshments on short routes under 349 miles.

International Business Times UK

Delta Air Lines to soon stop offering free snacks or drinks on hundreds of flights

The changes to in-flight service are expected to begin in about two weeks

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Spirit Airlines Shutdown Has Nothing to Do With Biden? Source Claims Geopolitical Events Started by Trump is to Blame

Spirit Airlines ceased operations due to geopolitical tensions and antitrust issues. The closure, linked to the Iran war and a blocked JetBlue merger, left employees and customers in uncertainty.

International Business Times UK

Here’s why the Trump administration is blaming Biden for Spirit Airlines collapsing on its watch

Spirit Airlines announced Saturday that it was winding down operations after failing to emerge from bankruptcy

The Independent UK

Spirit Airlines mourned by budget travelers

The grounding of the low-cost carrier comes as Americans have a bleak outlook on their personal finances.

Axios

'Buy Spirit Airlines' website crashes as everyone wants in: 'Movement overwhelmed our servers'

Spirit Airlines turned out to be so popular that after the announcement of its demise, a website created to buy and revive Spirit Airlines crashed because of overwhelming response from the people who want to pledge money to save the airline from biting dust. Hunter Peterson, a TikToker, started the…

The Times of India

Why the Spirit Airlines Shutdown Matters Even If You Never Flew With Them

Before you say "good riddance" to the nickel-and-diming carrier, here's how the Spirit Airlines Shutdown could impact your travel budget.

Kiplinger

MAGA senator shredded for repost of OJ and Nicole Brown Simpson meme as Elizabeth Warren and Spirit Airlines

The creepy repost is the latest in a series of outlandish, inflammatory and conspiratorial posts from the senior Republican senator from Utah

The Independent UK

'Let's Buy Spirit' Campaign Raises $23M In Pledges After Viral TikTok Joke — Why It Won't Work

Voice actor Hunter Peterson's viral campaign drew $23M (£18M) in non-binding pledges to buy Spirit Airlines. Analysts say the effort has no path forward.

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The Independent UK

Retiring pilot gets surprise sendoff from rival airline after Spirit shutdown

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Axios

Spirit Airlines blame game is going strong

Around 17,000 people lost their jobs, and thousands of passengers found themselves stranded.

Euronews

Spirit Airlines: What rights do passengers have if an airline collapses?

Some travel insurance policies may cover airline insolvency, and those who have booked with a credit card can initiate a chargeback.

International Business Times

Spirit Says It Has Refunded Most Of Its Clients After Ceasing Operations On Saturday

Spirit Airlines said it has refunded most of its clients after ceasing its operations and cancelling all flights on Saturday.

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Spirit Airlines’ shutdown is a case study in what happens when a turnaround plan breaks

Capital-intensive businesses need restructuring plans built for shocks, not just recovery.

International Business Times UK

Is Delta Cancelling Flights? Passenger Rant Causes Panic As Man Asks, 'Is Anybody Working?'

Delta Airlines faces criticism after a viral video shows a passenger using an airport intercom for help amid widespread flight cancellations and staffing shortages.

International Business Times UK

Is Elon Musk Taking Over Spirit Airlines? Viral Rumor Debunked as Airline Shuts Down Operations

Spirit Airlines has ceased operations, debunking rumours of an Elon Musk takeover. The shutdown follows financial struggles and rising costs, leaving thousands of passengers stranded

The Guardian - US

Spirit Airlines says it has nearly finished refunding customers after shuttering

Budget airline left thousands stranded on Saturday after ceasing operations amid financial troubles

The Independent UK

Spirit pilot ‘overwhelmed’ by rival airline’s gesture after his final flight before retirement is canceled

Captain Jon Jackson was supposed to retire from Spirit on Saturday, the same day the low-cost airline announced it would cease operations immediately

The Guardian - US

Spirit pilot gets ‘overwhelming’ send-off from Southwest after his final flight is cancelled

Jon Jackson was scheduled to fly his last flight on Saturday when Spirit ceased operations – Southwest staff stepped in

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Top Republicans express concern over plan to withdraw troops from Germany

Pentagon says it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Nato ally Germany; blame game begins after Spirit airlines ceases operations. Key US politics stories from Saturday 2 May at a glance

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