SOME CARD INFO MAY BE OUTDATED This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on NerdWallet. The information has been collected by NerdWallet and has not been provided or reviewed by the card issuer. When Spirit Airlines shut down in May 2026, it happened in less than 24 hours. The abrupt cancellation of thousands of flights left many travelers stranded or scrambling to change their plans. That's typical when a travel company goes out of business. So what are your options if your travel provider ceases operations or cancels bookings due to financial difficulties? You can generally get your money back — but it’s not always automatic. Step 1: Go to the provider and request a refund Travelers with future Spirit reservations got a bit of relief when the airline said it would automatically refund any future reservations made directly through its website with a credit or debit card. But people affected by other sudden shutdowns have had a harder time of it.…