India, May 2 -- US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy declared a set of initiatives on Saturday aimed at assisting Spirit Airlines customers who were abandoned following the company's abrupt closure after it was unable to secure a bailout agreement with federal authorities.

The measures would permit stranded passengers to rebook their tickets with alternative airlines at limited or discounted rates.

"We've activated our airline partners to ensure passengers are not stranded, communities maintain route access, fares do not skyrocket, and Spirit's workforce is connected to new job opportunities," Duffy announced.

"In coordination with our airline partners, we're taking ACTION to bring relief to Spirit customers and its workforce. From c...