Hunter Peterson’s viral bid to buy Spirit Airlines raised 214 million and sparked a community airline dream

Published on 7 May 2026

247000 pledges poured in before the first airplane flies

After Spirit Airlines shut down, a viral campaign called “Let’s Buy Spirit” emerged to use public crowdfunding to revive the carrier. Created by Hunter Peterson, it attracted more than 247,000 pledges totaling $214 million, reflecting frustrations over costly, unreliable air travel. The plan is to build a community-owned airline, borrowing inspiration from the Green Bay Packers model.

Hunter Peterson launched the “Let’s Buy Spirit” crowdfunding drive
The campaign generated 247000 pledges worth $214 million
Supporters want cheaper, more reliable air travel through shared ownership
The concept is modeled on community ownership like the Packers

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Hunter Peterson’s viral bid to buy Spirit Airlines raised 214 million and sparked a community airline dream

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