New Delhi, May 2 -- Sean Duffy, Secretary of the US Department of Transportation (DOT), on Saturday (local time), announced a series of measures that the department is taking to help Spirit Airlines' customers and its workforce.

In a post on X, Duffy wrote, "In coordination with our airline partners, we're taking ACTION to bring relief to Spirit customers and its workforce. From capped ticket prices for flyers who need to rebook to employees looking for job opportunities, there's a lot of information you should be aware of."

His remarks came as US budget carrier Spirit Airlines announced on Saturday that it is shutting down operations, effective immediately. The company had been reeling under the weight of rising jet fuel prices as a co...