Spirit Airlines is on the brink of shutdown after its $500 million bailout plan was rejected by institutional equity holders. In response, a viral movement named 'Let's Buy Spirit' has gained traction on TikTok, where budget flyers are pledging funds to save the airline. The movement has amassed a significant following, with over 37,000 participants contributing to a combined pool of approximately $22.8 million. The initiative was inspired by Hunter Peterson, a voice actor who proposed the idea in a TikTok video that has garnered nearly 3 million views. He suggested that if just 20% of the 250 million adults in the U.S. contribute between $30 and $40, they could collectively purchase Spirit Airlines, effectively nationalizing it. The movement's popularity led to the creation of a website, letsbuyspirit.com, which experienced server issues due to overwhelming traffic. This grassroots effort reflects the strong desire among budget travelers to keep Spirit Airlines operational.