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Which airlines will announce bankruptcy by December 31?

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Which airlines will announce bankruptcy by December 31?

$93,541 Vol.

Dec 31, 2026
Polymarket

$93,541 Vol.

Polymarket

JetBlue

$18,336 Vol.

14%

Frontier Airlines

$30,696 Vol.

22%

Allegiant

$20,163 Vol.

3%

American Airlines

$7,123 Vol.

8%

Alaska Airlines

$17,223 Vol.

3%

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the named airline announces that it will file for bankruptcy or has filed for bankruptcy of any variety by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. An announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the actual filing occurs. The announcement must be made through any of their official or verified channels, as a recorded or written statement by their CEO, legal representation, or other individual or team which officially represents the company. A definitive consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Surging jet fuel prices, which climbed more than 50% year-over-year to around $3.13 per gallon amid supply disruptions, have compressed margins for debt-laden ultra-low-cost carriers and elevated near-term bankruptcy risk. Spirit Airlines' May 2, 2026 operational shutdown following its second Chapter 11 filing in under a year underscores the sector's challenges, including weak leisure demand and high fixed costs. JetBlue faces $755 million in 2026 debt maturities alongside a $319 million Q1 net loss, while Frontier reports widening losses despite revenue growth. Major network carriers such as United and Delta maintain stronger free cash flow and international diversification, supporting lower implied default probabilities. Traders are monitoring Q2 earnings releases and any further fuel price volatility through year-end for clearer resolution signals on additional filings.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the named airline announces that it will file for bankruptcy or has filed for bankruptcy of any variety by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

An announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the actual filing occurs.

The announcement must be made through any of their official or verified channels, as a recorded or written statement by their CEO, legal representation, or other individual or team which officially represents the company.

A definitive consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$93,541
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
May 5, 2026, 2:27 PM ET
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the named airline announces that it will file for bankruptcy or has filed for bankruptcy of any variety by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. An announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the actual filing occurs. The announcement must be made through any of their official or verified channels, as a recorded or written statement by their CEO, legal representation, or other individual or team which officially represents the company. A definitive consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the named airline announces that it will file for bankruptcy or has filed for bankruptcy of any variety by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. An announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the actual filing occurs. The announcement must be made through any of their official or verified channels, as a recorded or written statement by their CEO, legal representation, or other individual or team which officially represents the company. A definitive consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Surging jet fuel prices, which climbed more than 50% year-over-year to around $3.13 per gallon amid supply disruptions, have compressed margins for debt-laden ultra-low-cost carriers and elevated near-term bankruptcy risk. Spirit Airlines' May 2, 2026 operational shutdown following its second Chapter 11 filing in under a year underscores the sector's challenges, including weak leisure demand and high fixed costs. JetBlue faces $755 million in 2026 debt maturities alongside a $319 million Q1 net loss, while Frontier reports widening losses despite revenue growth. Major network carriers such as United and Delta maintain stronger free cash flow and international diversification, supporting lower implied default probabilities. Traders are monitoring Q2 earnings releases and any further fuel price volatility through year-end for clearer resolution signals on additional filings.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the named airline announces that it will file for bankruptcy or has filed for bankruptcy of any variety by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

An announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the actual filing occurs.

The announcement must be made through any of their official or verified channels, as a recorded or written statement by their CEO, legal representation, or other individual or team which officially represents the company.

A definitive consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$93,541
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
May 5, 2026, 2:27 PM ET
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the named airline announces that it will file for bankruptcy or has filed for bankruptcy of any variety by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. An announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the actual filing occurs. The announcement must be made through any of their official or verified channels, as a recorded or written statement by their CEO, legal representation, or other individual or team which officially represents the company. A definitive consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Which airlines will announce bankruptcy by December 31?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 5 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Frontier Airlines" at 22%, followed by "JetBlue" at 14%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 22¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 22% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Which airlines will announce bankruptcy by December 31?" has generated $93.5K in total trading volume since the market launched on May 5, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Which airlines will announce bankruptcy by December 31?," browse the 5 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Which airlines will announce bankruptcy by December 31?" is "Frontier Airlines" at 22%, meaning the market assigns a 22% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "JetBlue" at 14%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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