Spirit Airlines announced on Saturday that it has cancelled all flights and is beginning an orderly wind-down of operations, citing a sharp rise in fuel prices as the primary reason. The airline, which has been struggling financially and was preparing to exit its second bankruptcy within a year, stated that it could not secure the necessary funding to continue operations. Customers who purchased tickets with credit or debit cards will automatically receive refunds to their original payment method. Spirit's President and CEO Dave Davis expressed disappointment, noting that the sudden increase in fuel costs left the airline with no viable alternatives. The airline's closure comes after a proposed bailout from the White House did not materialize. In response to Spirit's shutdown, American Airlines and United Airlines have offered assistance to affected travelers, providing