Spirit Airlines, an upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes.

The ultra-low-cost airline said it had “started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately”.

Spirit said on its website that all flights have been cancelled and customer service is no longer available.

“We are proud of the impact of our ultra-low-cost model on the industry over the last 34 years and had hoped to serve our guests for many years to come,” the announcement said.

The company advised customers that they could expect refunds, but there would be no help in booking travel on other airlines.

The shutdown was expected after Friday came and went without a needed government bailout for the cash-strapped business.

President Donald Trump said on Friday that his administration had given the budget carrier a “final proposal” for a taxpayer-funded takeover to keep it from going under, but a deal was not reached.

Mr Trump floated the idea of a bailout last week after the airline found itself in bankruptcy proceedings for the second time in less than two years, with jet fuel prices soaring because of the Iran war.

About 17,000 jobs could be impacted by a shutdown, Spirit lawyer Marshall Huebner said.

Spirit has struggled financially since the Covid-19 pandemic, weighed down by rising operating costs and growing debt.

By the time it filed for Chapter 11 protection in November 2024, Spirit had lost more than 2.5 billion dollars since the start of 2020.

The budget carrier sought bankruptcy protection again in August 2025, when it reported having 8.1 billion dollars in debts and 8.6 billion dollars in assets, according to court filings.

Supporters of a rescue, including labour unions representing Spirit’s pilots, flight attendants and ramp workers, said a collapse would put thousands of Americans out of work and hurt consumers by reducing airline competition and increasing airfares.

Budget-conscious and leisure travellers would likely feel Spirit’s absence the most, especially in places where the airline has a big footprint, such as Las Vegas and the Florida cities of Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.

The carrier flew about 1.7 million domestic passengers in February, roughly half a million fewer than during the same month a year earlier, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.

Spirit also has sharply reduced its capacity, with about half as many seats available this month than in May 2024.

Neil McManus, from Drayton, was diagnosed with bladder cancer at the end of 2024.

Since turning cancer-free, the 47-year-old chose to take on the mammoth task of walking from Oxford’s Kassam Stadium to Millwall’s The Den in London.

This has been a 125-mile walk in just five days along the Thames Path, which is the equivalent of five consecutive marathons.

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Neil said: “On 23 December 2024, I received news that stopped me in my tracks: I had been diagnosed with bladder cancer.

“It came as a huge shock. Like many people, I’d never really thought about bladder cancer or recognised the symptoms for what they were.

“Thankfully, it was caught early, and after successful treatment, I received a clean bill of health at my one‑year cystoscopy in January this year.

“With a bit of luck, I won’t need to see my consultant again for another 12 months.

“As I step into 2026, I want to turn that experience into something positive.

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“I’m raising awareness and funds for Fight Bladder Cancer—an incredible charity that supports those living with the disease and works tirelessly to educate people about the signs and symptoms, so more cancers can be caught early, just like mine was.”

The Chinnor-based charity Fight Bladder Cancer provides help for patients and their loved ones, works to increase public awareness of the disease and lobbies for better research.

“[They] reached out to me when I was diagnosed,” Neil told the BBC.

“I wanted to do something for them to coincide with the end of the season. Last year, Oxford United were at Swansea, though, and I wasn’t sure if I could walk quite that far.”

Completing the walk today, Neil has managed to raise a whopping £7,769 so far from 191 donors.

The Yellows head over to the capital already relegated following results last weekend, despite a thumping 4-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday last time out.

The item is listed on the online marketplace for over 130,000 times its face value and features the Battle of Hastings on one side.

With Queen Elizabeth II on the back, the coin dates back to 2016.

The description of the item reads: “This rare Battle of Hastings 1066 50p coin is a highly sought-after item for collectors.

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The coin. (Image: eBay)

“With its unique design and historical significance, it is a valuable addition to any collection.

“Minted in 2016 in the United Kingdom, this coin features Queen Elizabeth II and commemorates the 950th anniversary of the famous battle.

“The denomination of this coin is 50p and it is part of the Decimal Coinage era. It is a British coin and has the country of origin as Great Britain.

“Don’t miss your chance to own this special piece of history.”

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It is listed for £65,086.70 or the best offer, while delivery is priced at £6.85 for the coveted item.

The item is located in Swansea, with other similar listings made in Oxfordshire over the past year.

Similar rare 50p coins are listed on eBay for whopping profits.