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Spirit Airlines ran out of runway last night.
And I'm Scott Simon, and this is Up First from NPR News.
The price of jet fuel has nearly doubled since the war in Iran began.
Airlines are raising prices and cutting routes.
And the federal debt has now outgrown the entire U.S.
economy.
NPR transportation correspondent Joel Rose has been following these stories and joins us.
Joel, thanks for being with us.
Let's begin with Spirit.
Why'd they go out of business?
How about other U.S.
airlines?
What are they doing about the higher fuel prices?
Of course, Joel, what does this mean for people who are still planning summer travel?
Thank you.
NPR's Joel Rose.
Right away, the drugmaker Danko filed for an emergency stay for seven days.
NPR's Selena Simmons Duffin joins us now.
Selena, thanks for being with us.
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