The FAA barred flights to the Caribbean island country after gunshots struck an incoming flight. "Continued violence" also closed the U.S. embassy on Tuesday.

Spirit Airlines is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection after merger talks with Frontier Airlines broke down, according to people familiar with the matter. The Florida-based budget airline is in advanced discussions with bondholders to hammer out a bankruptcy plan that would have support from a majority of creditors,

Spirit Airlines, a popular choice for low-cost airfare, may be heading for bankruptcy after a possible merger with Frontier Airlines fell through.

Spirit Airlines is considering declaring bankruptcy after a proposed merger with Frontier Airlines fell apart. The Miramar, Florida-based discount airline is expected to file for bankruptcy protection from its debts in as little as 10 days or within weeks,