Chapter 11
noun
: bankruptcy as provided under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code which governs corporate reorganization
filed for Chapter 11
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The airline filed for Chapter 11 protection in November 2024 and again in August 2025.
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CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
One of the hallmarks of American capitalism is Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which allows failing companies to restructure, reorganize and return to the playing field to fight a new day.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
In August 2025, Spirit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after having just emerged from bankruptcy in March of that year, PEOPLE previously reported.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC — which for years garnered the attention of millions of TV viewers looking for a deal on baubles and housewares, is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
One of the hallmarks of American capitalism is Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which allows failing companies to restructure, reorganize and return to the playing field to fight a new day.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
In August 2025, Spirit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after having just emerged from bankruptcy in March of that year, PEOPLE previously reported.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC — which for years garnered the attention of millions of TV viewers looking for a deal on baubles and housewares, is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Chapter 11.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chapter%2011. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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