Spirit Airlines ceases operations after Biden administration blocked merger

Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations, grounding its entire fleet and canceling all flights, affecting 17,000 employees and thousands of contractors. This follows the Biden administration's decision to block Spirit's merger with JetBlue, a move criticized by some, including former Biden advisor Neera Tanden, who questions if it was the 'right call.' Senator Elizabeth Warren had previously celebrated the blocked merger, arguing it would prevent fewer flights and higher fares.