Spirit Airlines' iconic yellow paint job could soon fade from the skies. CNBC reported on Wednesday that the ultra-low-cost carrier, which has struggled to return to profitability post- pandemic amid changing traveler habits and rising costs, could liquidate as early as this week. The airline had recently shown signs of progress in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings — its second since 2024 — but rising fuel costs tied to Middle East conflict are now making that recovery even harder. A Spirit spokesperson ...