The strongest version of this narrative highlights the cascading effects of geopolitical decisions on vulnerable industries, particularly airlines already operating on thin margins. Spirit Airlines' request for a bailout is framed as a symptom of broader systemic risks—poor management compounded by external shocks—rather than an isolated failure. The article rightly contrasts Spirit's struggles with historical precedents, such as the 2001 ATSB, which set strict criteria for federal aid, and the ...