Spirit Airlines is no more. The pioneer of ultralowcost flying in the U.S. was ultimately undone by surging fuel prices, failed bailout talks, and a model that couldn’t keep pace with a changing market. Its collapse sees 14,000+ jobs lost, reshapes competition across key routes, and presents a cur ious question: Who, if anyone, will fill the gap? We unpack the immediate fallout and ask what comes next in this week's issue. ...read more read less