Collapse of Spirit Airlines a ‘warning’ for budget carriers in Canada

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MONTREAL — The demise of Spirit Airlines in the U.S. serves as a warning to smaller carriers north of the border that are beleaguered by high fuel costs and low demand for travel to America.After two ...

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