Spirit Airlines to furlough another 365 pilots as Chapter 11 process continues
On October 16, 2026, Fort Lauderdale-based Spirit Airlines announced that it would be furloughing a further 365 pilots…
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Spirit Airlines wins court approval for $475M financing and AerCap settlement
Spirit Airlines has secured US Bankruptcy Court approval for a $475 million debtor-in-possession financing facility and a key…
Spirit to shed nearly 100 jets in bankruptcy reset
Spirit Airlines is planning a drastic fleet downsizing as it restructures under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company’s chief…
Spirit rejects 27 aircraft leases with AerCap in latest move to further cut debt
Spirit Airlines has negotiated a new agreement with lessor AerCap to reject leases on 27 AerCap aircraft, which…
Spirit Airlines ends service at 2 more US airports amid ongoing restructuring
Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will cease operations at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) in Minnesota, United States by…
Spirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 flight attendants
Spirit Airlines plans to furlough a third of its cabin crew following the airline’s second bankruptcy filing this…
Spirit Airlines cuts November 2025 schedule by 25% following second bankruptcy
Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has revealed plans to cut its November 2025 schedule by 25%, highlighting ongoing financial…
United Airlines CEO rules out bid for Spirit Airlines
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is once again making headlines for his blunt assessments of Spirit Airlines, saying…
Tempers fray as Spirit Airlines pilot ordered to divert away from Air Force One
Tempers began to fray among air traffic control (ATC) staff after a Spirit Airlines pilot appeared slow to…
Spirit Airlines files again for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Spirit Airlines announced on August 29, 2025, that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This development…
Frontier Airlines expands network with 20 new routes in Spirit Airlines markets
Frontier Airlines is growing its network by adding new domestic and international routes that link major hubs in…
Over 400 Spirit Airlines pilots to suffer from latest cost-cutting measures
Over 400 Spirit Airlines pilots will suffer from the latest round of cost-cutting measures as the company looks…
Foam floods Spirit Airlines DTW airport hangar, covers passenger jets: pictures
4th of July celebrations took an unexpected turn for Spirit Airlines when the fire suppression system in its…
Spirit Airlines may cancel Airbus aircraft deliveries amid tariff uncertainty
Spirit Airlines has warned that it may need to cancel Airbus aircraft deliveries amid tariff uncertainty since the…
Spirit Airlines appoints new CEO amid post-bankruptcy recovery
Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has named Dave Davis as its new President and CEO, as part of the…
Summer in Savannah: Spirit Airlines opens up new routes from Georgia airport
2025 has been quite the year for US-based budget carrier Spirit Airlines. Not only has the company emerged…
Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie resigns after carrier emerges from bankruptcy
Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced that its President and CEO Ted Christie has resigned from his role…
Spirit Airlines exits Chapter 11 with ‘less debt’ after US court approval
Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has successfully exited Chapter 11 restructuring, having gained “significantly less debt and greater financial…