We will all pay for the Democrats’ antitrust crusade that killed Spirit Airlines

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Spirit Airlines, a major budget carrier, has ceased operations, impacting travelers with fewer low-cost flight options and contributing to an 18% surge in airfare costs over 2025. The airline's demise is attributed to the Biden administration's blocking of its merger with JetBlue, a move opposed by key Democrats. This decision, according to critics, stifled competition and ultimately led to Spirit's bankruptcy, potentially jeopardizing JetBlue's future and increasing travel expenses.