Spirit Airlines has ceased operations , becoming the first major airline casualty directly linked to the ongoing Iran war, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and employees jobless. The airline's overnight demise , following a dramatic doubling of jet fuel prices amid the two-month-old conflict, dealt a significant setback for President Donald Trump , who had advocated for a $500 million bailout despite resistance from his own advisors and Republican lawmakers. The collapse underscores the unforeseen repercussions of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, even amidst an uneasy ceasefire. While Spirit was already struggling to turn a profit before the fuel shock, global carriers are now grappling with soaring jet fuel costs as Iran continues to halt nearly all traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. Navy blockades Iranian ports.…