A blocked merger with JetBlue, an engine recall and changing consumer habits contributed to Spirit's troubles.

Shares of Spirit Airlines plunged 37% to a record low on Friday after a report that the ultra low-cost carrier was discussing a potential bankruptcy filing. The airline has been losing money despite strong travel demand, raising doubts about its ability to manage looming debt maturities.

Shares of Spirit Airlines fell by over 30% on Friday, pacing the company’s worst loss since a merger with JetBlue Airways was blocked earlier this year, after reports indicated the low-cost airline was exploring bankruptcy. Spirit’s shares dropped to just over $1.50 as of around 9:50 a.m. Friday, following an earlier plunge in premarket trading.

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The budget carrier has been discussing a possible restructuring agreement to be implemented in chapter 11.

Shares of discount airlines Frontier Group Holdings and JetBlue surged Friday on a report that rival Spirit Airlines is holding discussions about a possible bankruptcy.

Spirit Airlines’ efforts to restructure its debt and avoid filing for bankruptcy have hit a snag after months of talks with bondholders failed to result in a deal, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Shares in Spirit Airlines (SAVE) sank, after the Wall Street Journal reported that the budget carrier has been discussing a poss

Spirit Airlines is considering filing for bankruptcy after mounting financial losses, according to the Wall Street Journal.