Spirit Airlines Stops Flying and Southwest Airlines News
Introduction
Spirit Airlines stopped all flights because it had no money. At the same time, Southwest Airlines started a new project to help people.
Main Body
Spirit Airlines stopped flying on May 3, 2026. The company had no money. Fuel for planes cost too much money. The government tried to help, but other banks said no. Now, 17,000 workers lost their jobs. Many passengers had problems. Their flights stopped suddenly. Some people bought expensive new tickets to go home. Some Spirit workers found new jobs at other airlines. Southwest Airlines has new news. They made a special plane called 'Independence One'. This is for the 250th birthday of the USA. Southwest will also give $250,000 to groups that help people.
Conclusion
Spirit Airlines is gone because it had no money. Southwest Airlines is growing and helping the community.
Learning
🕰️ Past vs. Present
Look at how the story changes from things that happened to things that are happening now.
The Past (Finished) Words ending in -ed tell us the action is over:
- Stopped → No more flying.
- Started → The project began.
- Tried → The government attempted to help.
The Present (Now) Words that describe the current situation:
- Is → Spirit is gone.
- Has → Southwest has news.
💡 Quick Tip for A2: If you see -ed, think of a calendar page that has already been turned. If you see is/has, you are looking at the world right now.