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'They've lost their health care, they've lost their paycheck': Spirit collapse impacts thousands

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Spirit Airlines shut down this past weekend after years of financial troubles. MS NOW Senior Transportation Reporter Josh Einiger and President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Sara Nelson join Katy Tur to break down the consequences of the collapse on the airline's thousands of workers as well as how it will impact travelers.

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