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A Spirit Airlines plane prepares to depart from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The low-cost carrier plans to keep flying as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Spirit Airlines says it will continue flying as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Monday's announcement follows years of losses and a failed merger attempt for the low-cost carrier.
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