The closure of Spirit Airlines leaves Kansas City International Airport (MCI) with limited impact to its operations, but packs a punch for travelers seeking budget flights to Florida and Las Vegas.

SEATTLE — The collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines may mark the end of an era for travelers with a certain financial sensibility. But if you’ve been snagged in their now-defunct flight schedule, ...

Spirit Airlines ceased operation overnight. This comes as jet fuel prices - which have soared since the start of the war on Iran - have led to of thousands of flight cuts in Europe and in the U.S.