Here's why a nearly new Airbus jet is more valuable as spare parts

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The partially dismantled Spirit plane N950NK at Goodyear Airport.
The partially dismantled Spirit plane N950NK at Goodyear Airport. Its engines are worth more than the full jet.

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More airlines could follow Spirit into bankruptcy due to the Iran war fuel crisis, Ryanair exec says

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Spirit Airlines planes sit parked at the Phoenix Goodyear Airport on May 8, 2026 in Goodyear, Arizona. The budget airline ceased all operations on May 2, 2026.
Spirit Airlines ceased operations earlier this month, citing increasing fuel prices.

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See the list of 17 routes that lost all air service after Spirit collapsed, with 1 airport completely abandoned

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An empty spirit desk at Latrobe airport.
Latrobe Airport outside Pittsburgh was left without air service after Spirit's collapse.

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The rise and fall of Spirit Airlines

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For 34 years, Spirit Airlines made waves with its rock-bottom fares, racy advertising, and bright yellow planes. At its peak, it was the largest ultra-low-cost carrier in the US, selling flights to Florida for $39. But in May 2026, Spirit shut down completely. It canceled 9,000 flights and left staff with little information.

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An Airbus A320 passengers aircraft of Spirit airlines arriving from Miamia is pictured while an Airbus A319 of United airlines arrived from Denver are seen at La Guardia Airport on January 9, 2024.
Spirit Airlines and United Airlines removed over 54,000 flights, according to Cirium.

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Spirit Airlines shut down during my first trip to the US. I treated it like another tourist experience.

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Nicole Liel with her husband in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Nicole Liel's first trip to the US was disrupted by Spirit Airlines' shutdown.

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Inside the chaotic morning Spirit workers learned they were out of a job: 'Take your uniform off'

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A Spirit Airlines worker at the ticket counter.
A Spirit Airlines worker waits for passengers at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on March 10.

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A Spirit Airlines fan has launched Spirit 2.0, a crowdsourcing effort to buy the airline: 'The people can own it'

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A row of Spirit Airlines jets on the tarmac.
Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday.

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My Spirit Airlines flight was canceled at 2 a.m. I paid $800 extra to get my mom and me home.

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Jessica Stanton flew to Boston with Spirit Airlines and was left stranded.

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JetBlue is adding 11 routes from Spirit's former Florida hub to 'fill the void.' Here's the full list.

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JetBlue airplane at gate waiting for boarding, Palm Beach International Airport, Florida.
JetBlue airplane at gate waiting for boarding, Palm Beach International Airport, Florida.

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