Let's Buy Spirit
Definition
A grassroots cooperative campaign launched on May 2, 2026, following the collapse of Spirit Airlines, aimed at rallying public pledges to collectively bid on and acquire its assets—such as planes, routes, and brand—to relaunch as a democratic, passenger-owned 'Spirit 2.0' airline.
An internet meme and social media phrase encouraging community ownership of an airline, modeled after entities like the Green Bay Packers, with pledges starting at $45 to demonstrate intent without immediate fund collection.
Examples
After Spirit grounded its last flight, 'Let's Buy Spirit' turned despair into a pledge party for airborne democracy.
She scrolled TikTok, saw 'Let's Buy Spirit,' and pledged faster than checking in for a ultra-low-cost flight.
In the boardroom of dreams, 'Let's Buy Spirit' has us trading stock tips for co-pilot seats and ESOP shares.
Forget Wall Street bailouts; 'Let's Buy Spirit' lets you own the airline that once owned your luggage fees.