Spirit says most customers refunded after shutdown

Spirit Airlines announced Sunday that most of its customers had received refunds following the airline's abrupt shutdown on Saturday, with the company telling Reuters it was nearing completion of the refund process after failing to secure a government bailout. The Hill's reporting is sourced from company statements via Reuters and represents straightforward business journalism with a named byline, though the article body is not fully visible in the metadata provided. Corroborating coverage from Reuters, PBS News, CBS News, and Fox Business confirms the refund timeline and provides additional context for stranded passengers, with Reuters specifically noting that most credit and debit card customers were refunded by Saturday evening, while a small percentage remained in processing. Travelers should monitor whether refunds for alternative payment methods (cash, gift cards, travel credits) are processed on the same timeline, as outlets note these may face different procedural requirements.