Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said that U.S. airlines will assist stranded passengers and displaced workers after Spirit Airlines said on Saturday it had ceased operations “effective immediately.”
The airline canceled its flights and said its passengers should not go to the airport.
Major carriers, including American, Delta, United, and Southwest, have agreed to cap or reduce fares for Spirit customers for a limited time, while other airlines are offering discounts or freezing prices on overlapping routes, according to a statement by the Transportation Department.
Passengers affected by Spirit Airlines’ shutdown may have limited and potentially delayed options for recovering their money. Spirit ticket holders were advised to seek refunds through their credit card issuer by requesting a chargeback for services not rendered….