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The budget airline model in the U.S. is running out of runway
Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy contrasts with the success of United and Delta, indicating that low fares alone may not ensure survival in the airline industry. The article suggests that factors beyond jet fuel price spikes contribute to airline failures.
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