23.10.2025 22:41
The leading low-cost airline in the U.S., Spirit Airlines, reduced its flight network and placed hundreds of employees on unpaid leave following its bankruptcy.
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US-based low-cost airline Spirit Airlines has entered a restructuring process after filing for bankruptcy. The company has started to downsize its flight network and reduce its fleet to restore its financial balance.
GRADUAL DOWNSIZING PLAN
Starting from the beginning of October, Spirit Airlines has terminated its flights in about a dozen cities and is implementing a gradual downsizing plan that will last until December 2025. Affected cities include major hubs such as Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland, and San Diego, as well as the states of New Mexico, Tennessee, Alabama, California, and Oregon.
HUNDREDS OF EMPLOYEES ARE BEING PLACED ON UNPAID LEAVE
The company has expanded its unpaid leave policy as part of the restructuring. Previously placing 330 pilots on unpaid leave, Spirit Airlines will put 270 more pilots on leave in November and an additional 365 pilots at the beginning of 2026. Last month, it was announced that 1,800 cabin crew members would also be placed on unpaid leave.
THE FLEET WILL ALSO TAKE ITS SHARE OF DOWNSIZING
As part of its fleet reduction plan, Spirit Airlines will remove approximately 100 aircraft from its fleet and will cancel an option for 10 aircraft with a commitment to purchase 52 Airbus planes. Company officials stated, "As part of our ongoing restructuring, we are reducing capacity and aligning our organization to a smaller fleet size."
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
On the other hand, following the bankruptcy filing, Spirit Airlines is expected to receive financing support of up to $475 million.
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