Air TransportU.S. airlines roll out support measures for stranded Spirit passengersAmerican, United, Southwest and Delta introduce fare caps, extra capacity and employee assistanceMay 03, 2026Read more
Air TransportSpirit Airlines shuts down after fuel price surge derails rescue planBudget carrier becomes first U.S. airline casualty linked to Iran warMay 02, 2026Read more
Air TransportU.S. weighs potential aid package for Spirit Airlines during bankruptcyReports say Washington could provide up to $500 million in financing as higher fuel prices add pressure to the ultra-low-cost carrier’s restructuring planApril 23, 2026Read more
Air TransportSpirit Airlines faces renewed bankruptcy uncertainty as liquidation risk emergesU.S. low-cost carrier is in talks with creditors while rising fuel costs add pressure to an already fragile restructuringApril 16, 2026Read more
Air TransportSpirit plans to cut fleet to 76-80 aircraft as part of bankruptcy restructuringUS airline aims to reduce debt and focus on A320 and A321ceo jetsMarch 14, 2026Read more
Air TransportSpirit Airlines reaches agreement with creditors to exit Chapter 11 in early summerFlorida-based carrier plans further fleet cuts and network reshaping as it navigates second restructuring in less than a yearFebruary 24, 2026Read more
Air TransportTwo four-year-old A320neo aircraft to be dismantled after Spirit exitEirTrade and RESIDCO acquire recently delivered jets as U.S. carrier restructuresFebruary 18, 2026Read more
Air TransportSpirit Airlines seeks court approval to auction 20 Airbus A320 jetsInitial bid values aircraft at $533.5 million, with auction expected in April as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring processFebruary 14, 2026Read more
Air TransportSpirit Airlines in takeover talks with Castlelake amid bankruptcy processInvestment firm emerges as potential buyer after failed merger attempts and restructuring effortsJanuary 23, 2026Read more
Air TransportSpirit Airlines to furlough 365 pilots to save $211 millionCarrier plans pilot furloughs, flight attendant layoffs, and capacity cuts as part of cost-saving measuresOctober 17, 2025Read more