I have felt personally affected by the turbulent situation at Spirit Airlines as they are now filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Falling profits, disgruntled consumers, and poor quality of service are just few of the alarm bells pointing towards an impending crisis. Skytrax, an international air transport rating organization, ranks Spirit at a paltry 2/10, demonstrating their dismal reputation within the aviation industry.

In the face of this calamity, I propose a solution that would benefit all parties involved - compelling Spirit Airlines to cease operations and sell all its assets to Delta Air Lines. Not only would this help Spirit salvage some value from its impending bankruptcy, it would also provide Southwest Airlines an opportunity to expand its operations.

Delta Air Lines is a well-established and respected airline, known for its quality service and operational reliability. It earned a 4.5/10 rating on Skytrax and was ranked 13th in the world's best airlines for 2021 by AirHelp. By acquiring Spirit's fleet, Delta Air Lines would be able to utilize these resources to provide an even better service to its passengers.

Spirit Airlines has been the subject of numerous complaints, and to punitive actions by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). Most of the claims against the company were for allegations of deceptive advertising practices, customer service, and the airline's policies for charging additional fees at the time of purchase:

1. In November 2011, the DOT fined Spirit $43,900 for alleged deceptive advertising practices. The complaint claimed that the airline had been running an advertising campaign which promoted specific discounted fares on billboards, posters, and Twitter, but did not disclose full details regarding extra fees added onto the advertised rates.[85][86]
2. In January 2012, the DOT fined Spirit $100,000 for mishandling of complaints related to its treatment of customers with disabilities.
   
   
3.  Twice In 2013, and 2015, the DOT received more passenger complaints about Spirit than any other airline. The rate of complaints was "dramatically higher" than the overall rate for the industry.
   
    
4. In February 2018, a 21 year old girl flushed her hamster down an airport bathroom, after the company refused to let her take the hamster on the flight. The passenger was misinformed by a reservation representative that she could bring the emotional support animal. She claimed that a flight attendant suggested that she flush the hamster down the toilet. The airline spokesperson said that nobody had told her or suggested that she flush the hamster down the toilet. This is not the only incident, because the month prior, a peacock was denied entry on a United Airlines flight.
5. On August 3, 2021, Spirit Airlines cancelled 40% of its flights, leaving travelers stranded because it had no arrangements with other airlines to book its passengers on other airlines' flights. Spirit Airlines said, "We're working around the clock to get back on track in the wake of some travel disruptions over the weekend due to a series of weather and operational challenges. We needed to make proactive cancellations to some flights across the network, but the majority of flights are still scheduled as planned." By August 10, the schedule was stabilizing.
6. In June 2023, a passenger was forced to urinate on the floor of a galley after a flight attendant denied her bathroom access for over two hours. The flight attendant filmed the incident and called the smell of her urine offensive. Meanwhile, the guest pleaded with the crew to allow her to use the bathroom which they continually refused.

As passengers and as consumers, we deserve reliable and efficient air travel. Let us make a difference by creating a wave of change in our aviation industry. Please join me in signing this petition today.