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    Spirit Airlines considers filing for bankruptcy, report claims

    By James Tutten,

    3 hours ago

    Spirit Airlines shares fell 30% on Thursday following a report it could file for bankruptcy.

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    The Wall Street Journal says the carrier is considering the move following its failed merger with JetBlue Airways.

    It comes amid competition for price-sensitive travelers and a glut of domestic airline seats.

    Read: Report: Spirit passenger arrested in Orlando after asking flight crew to join ‘mile-high club’

    Spirit’s CEO says it is focused on getting the “best outcome ...as quickly as possible.”

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