Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, becoming the first major U.S. airline to do so since 2011. The news may be unsettling to customers booked on Spirit, but the carrier says it should operate as normal while it goes through bankruptcy proceedings. Here’s what you need to know. Will Spirit Airlines…

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Spirit Airlines, the nation’s largest ultra-low-cost carrier, has filed bankruptcy protection the company announced Monday. The Dania-Beach, Florida-based airline said it has entered into Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in an effort to “position the company for long-term success.” Importantly for passengers, all of Spirit’s operations will continue during the proceedings — meaning, travelers who have…