Spirit claims most stranded passengers have been refunded and displaced crew returned home

TravelNews & AdviceSpirit claims most stranded passengers have been refunded and displaced crew returned homeThe carrier collapsed under severe financial pressures, including a sharp rise in fuel costs exacerbated by the Iran warSabrina Valle & Doyinsola OladipoThursday 07 May 2026 08:46 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2972048","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/spirit-airlines-refund-passengers-b2972048.html","title":"Spirit claims most stranded passengers have been refunded"}}CloseSpirit pilot signs off as airline shuts downGet Travel Insider with Simon Calder. A newsletter packed with tips, deals, inspiration, and the latest travel newsGet the Travel Insider newsletter with Simon CalderGet the Travel Insider newsletter with Simon CalderEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice{"className":"sc-1ge0fwe-0","newsletterData":{"regSourceNewsletter":"NSC","regTitle":"Simon Calder’s Travel","subscriptionGroup":"travel","subscriptionGroupId":"639034bf-3e24-4705-b5a0-8e0073e95aab","type":"travel","pathPrefix":"/travel","associatedAuthors":["Simon Calder"],"title":"Get Travel Insider with Simon Calder. A newsletter packed with tips, deals, inspiration, and the latest travel news","mobileTitle":"Get the Travel Insider newsletter with Simon Calder","imageSrc":"https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/images/newsletters/simonCalder1_1.png","description":"Get the Travel Insider newsletter with Simon Calder","label":"I would like to receive news on where to go and what to know, every Saturday by email","newsletterKey":"receiveIndyTravelNews","regSourceSection":"News & Advice"},"isClimate":false}Spirit Airlines anno...