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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Fans Pledge Millions in Bid to Rescue Collapsed Spirit Airlines
Caption: Fans Pledge Millions in Bid to Rescue Collapsed Spirit Airlines. A viral grassroots campaign to buy the collapsed Spirit Airlines has rapidly gained traction, positioning itself as an unconventional alternative to looming private equity bids. The effort began as a social media idea but quickly evolved into a structured crowdfunding initiative dubbed “Spirit 2.0.” The proposal calls on ordinary passengers, employees, and supporters to collectively purchase the airline and run it under a public ownership model inspired by the Green Bay Packers. Within days, tens of thousands of people had pledged nearly $23 million in non-binding commitments through a hastily built website. The campaign’s stated goal is far more ambitious—around $1.7 billion—to mount a credible bid before institutional investors acquire the airline’s assets. Spirit’s abrupt shutdown, following years of financial struggles, failed mergers, and a denied federal bailout, has left roughly 17,000 employees affected. While the initiative has generated widespread attention and symbolic momentum, no actual funds have yet been collected. . Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Spirit Airlines,public ownership,private equity,co-operative,viral,campaign,grassroots,crisis,splitting,assests,timeframe,website,hope
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