Does it cost more to fly after Spirit Airlines shut down? ‘Upward pressure’

Airplanes from Spirit Airlines seen grounded at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after the airline ceased operations overnight on May 2, 2026. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com

By Vinod Sreeharsha

Airfares were already rising when Spirit Airlines shut down on May 2, and the loss of the discount carrier is expected to worsen the trend for travelers.

Costs will be higher for at least the next four months, according to one report. And while the numbers are national averages, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, a Spirit hub, also is feeling the changes ahead of Memorial Day and summer travel.

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