The closure of Spirit Airlines leaves Kansas City International Airport (MCI) with limited impact to its operations, but packs a punch for travelers seeking budget flights to Florida and Las Vegas.
Spirit Airlines announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 33 years, the Associated Press reports. The airline, which had employed about 17,000 people, has gone bankrupt twice before. However, the final blow to its ability to stay afloat came when oil prices rose during the war in Iran.
Spirit, known for its bright yellow planes and budget-friendly ticket prices, served travelers with direct flights to three different locations from MCI: Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Orlando, Florida; and Las Vegas…