JetBlue or Frontier Could Still Acquire Spirit Airlines — But the Odds Aren’t Great
Bankruptcy can sometimes breathe new life into old business plans — and that may be exactly what’s happening with Spirit… Read More »
Analysts Doubt Spirit Airlines’ Future as Merger Talks Continue
Analysts are questioning whether any airline or investor should acquire Spirit Airlines—or simply wait for the carrier to liquidate and… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Targets 2027 Profit After Major Restructuring
Spirit Airlines expects to return to profitability by 2027, projecting a net profit of around USD 219 million after completing… Read More »
Spirit Airlines to Furlough 365 More Pilots as Bankruptcy Restructuring Deepens
Spirit Airlines is set to furlough an additional 365 pilots as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring, the… Read More »
Spirit Airlines to Cut Nearly 100 Planes as It Restructures in Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines plans to shrink its fleet by nearly 100 aircraft, exiting more than a dozen U.S. markets, as part… Read More »
Spirit Airlines to Cut Fleet, Reject 87 Aircraft Leases
Spirit Airlines’ parent company, Spirit Aviation Holdings, has asked a U.S. bankruptcy court to approve the rejection of 87 aircraft… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Secures $475 Million Financing to Support Bankruptcy Restructuring
Spirit Airlines has secured up to $475 million in new financing from existing bondholders to keep operations running smoothly while… Read More »
Spirit Airlines to Furlough 1,800 Flight Attendants Amid Restructuring
Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough around 1,800 flight attendants — roughly one-third of its cabin crew — as… Read More »
Bankrupt Spirit Airlines to Furlough One-Third of Flight Attendants Amid Major Restructuring
Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier that has filed for bankruptcy twice this year, announced it will furlough about one-third of… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Seeks $100 Million in Pilot Pay Cuts Amid Second Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has told its pilots’ union it wants to cut pay and claw back $100 million a year from… Read More »
United Airlines Rules Out Bidding for Spirit Airlines’ Assets
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has confirmed the carrier has no plans to bid for Spirit Airlines’ assets, signaling a… Read More »
Spirit Airlines’ Second Bankruptcy Filing Signals Industry Shake-Up
Spirit Airlines is under renewed financial pressure after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection again in late August—just months after… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Exits 11 U.S. Markets Amid Restructuring
Spirit Airlines will discontinue service at 11 U.S. airports starting the week of October 2, 2025, as the ultra-low-cost carrier… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Parent Set for NYSE Delisting
Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent of Spirit Airlines, will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange after the exchange… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Again Amid Financial Struggles
Spirit Airlines has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than a year, as… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Weighs New Restructuring Plan
Spirit Airlines is evaluating the possibility of a second restructuring as it works to stabilize its financial position following its… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Pilots Warned Amid Carrier’s Financial Strain
Spirit Airlines’ pilot union has warned members to prepare for possible disruptions as the ultra-low-cost carrier faces mounting financial challenges…. Read More »
Who Is Buying Spirit Airlines’ Fleet Amid Bankruptcy Risk?
Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier known for its bright yellow jets and bare-bones fares, is facing renewed financial turbulence just… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Reports $246M Loss, Warns on Survival
Spirit Airlines posted a net loss of $245.8 million for the second quarter of 2025, widening from a $192.9 million… Read More »
Spirit Airlines to Furlough 270 Pilots Amid Cuts
Spirit Airlines is set to furlough 270 pilots and demote another 140 from captain to first officer as part of… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Hangar Flooded with Foam After Fire Suppression Mishap
Spirit Airlines faced an unusual Fourth of July disruption when its maintenance hangar at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) was flooded… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Challenges United–JetBlue ‘Blue Sky’ Alliance
Spirit Airlines has filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) against the proposed partnership between JetBlue… Read More »