Who Killed the $49 Airline Ticket?
Explore why budget airlines like Spirit collapsed and the impact on affordable air travel in the US.
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Who Killed the $49 Airline Ticket? Chris Gowen | 8:34 PM on June 25, 2026 AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File This summer promises to be a tough one for American travelers. With airfare, gas, and hotel costs rising, 65% of Americans say they’ve been forced to adjust their vacation plans. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); This summer also promises to be a tough one for budget airlines. That much was illustrated harshly last month when Spirit Airlines closed its doors after 34 years in business. Budget airlines like Spirit are a godsend to many travelers, offering ultra-low-cost fares in exchange for no-frills service.
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