Spirit Airlines

By Karen Walker, Aaron Karp, Chris Sloan
Editors discuss the factors behind the failing of Spirit Airlines and how it might change the U.S. airline market.
Window Seat Podcast

By Christine Boynton
Rising fuel costs proved too much for Spirit Airlines. What does its exit mean for remaining U.S. carriers, and which one stands to benefit the most?
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Frontier Airlines expects a revenue uplift from Spirit Airlines’ departure.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
Spirit Airlines going from successful air transport innovator to running out of money and ceasing operations is a tale of being slammed by two governments.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines has filed several motions with a bankruptcy court, outlining plans to quickly divest its remaining fleet assets.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
The two U.S. airlines that attempted to merge with Spirit Airlines are ironically the two that also stand to most benefit from Spirit’s exit.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey, Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines has grounded its fleet and begun winding down operations after talks over a $500 million rescue package from the Trump administration collapsed.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The U.S. government has given Spirit Airlines a “final proposal” on a potential rescue package, President Donald Trump affirmed.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson, Christine Boynton
While U.S. airlines navigate high fuel costs by cutting capacity and raising fares, consolidation chatter abounds.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
The chief executive of aircraft leasing company Aircastle says that lessors are increasingly exposed to rising overhaul costs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
It’s a safe bet that back in January no one had a merger between American Airlines and United Airlines on their bingo card.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
A group of U.S. budget carriers is seeking $2.5 billion in government assistance to combat rapid increases in fuel costs spurred by the U.S. war with Iran.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Since March 1, six industry-wide fare increases have been pushed through by U.S. airlines working to offset high and volatile fuel costs.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
United CEO Scott Kirby is unconcerned that a potential government bailout for Spirit Airlines will affect top legacy carriers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
U.S. President Donald Trump has asked U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to “take a look” at what might be done to help LCC Spirit Airlines.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
Pending summer flight caps for Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) are now finalized and represent a 12% reduction from planned levels.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
As fuel costs spike and its reorganization plan weathers scrutiny, Spirit Airlines is again facing questions about its ability to emerge from Chapter 11 as a going concern.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines has named the successful bidder for 20 Airbus A320 family aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
As it prepares to emerge from bankruptcy in early summer, Spirit Airlines is planning deeper cuts to its fleet and eyeing further asset sales.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
JetBlue Airways is continuing to grow service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, taking advantage of Spirit Airlines’ struggles.
Airports & Networks

By Alex Derber
EirTrade Aviation will begin construction this year on a new facility in Knock, Ireland, for airframe disassembly and MRO.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines is urging the FAA to place the burden of pending flight cuts in Chicago on American Airlines and United Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The ultra-low-cost carrier is reducing its fleet, costs and debt to emerge leaner and more competitive by mid-2026.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
What might the relevance of value airlines be, four short years from now?
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines has reached an AIP with its lenders, one it believes will allow the business to emerge from Chapter 11 in late spring or early summer.
Airlines & Lessors