“Don’t Show Up at the Airport” - Sean Duffy’s Blunt Warning to Spirit Passengers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a stark warning to travelers on Saturday, May 2, 2026, following the sudden and total collapse of Spirit Airlines. After a final $500 million federal bailout plan fell through, the ultra-low-cost carrier ceased all operations overnight, grounding its fleet and shuttering customer service. Duffy's message to ticket holders was uncompromising: "Don't show up at the airport. There will be no one there to assist you."