Senator's Viral Meme Sparks Backlash After Blaming Elizabeth Warren for Spirit's Shutdown

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News (2 / 1) 04.05.2026 22:02 / Günter

Warren's stance and history

Warren had opposed a 2024 proposed JetBlue-Spirit merger and celebrated a court decision that blocked the deal, calling it "a Biden win for flyers." She also blamed rising fuel prices tied to fighting in Iran for worsening Spirit's situation.

Spirit's explanation

Spirit announced on May 2 it would cease operations after 34 years. In court filings the airline said recent geopolitical events caused a massive, sustained increase in fuel prices that forced the shutdown.