Spirit Airlines

By David Casey
Spirit Airlines is exiting 11 U.S. markets and shelving plans for a new service launch as the ULCC pares back its network during its second Chapter 11 process.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Five months after emerging from its Chapter 11 restructuring process, Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection again.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The pioneer of the ultra-low-cost carrier model in the U.S. is up against significant challenges as it tries to return to profitability.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Frontier Airlines is pushing deeper into Spirit Airlines’ core markets, unveiling 20 new routes.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines has extended an agreement with its credit card processor and borrowed cash to support its efforts to return to profitability.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Spirit Airlines’ vice president of network planning John Kirby will retire at the end of August, closing out a more than 40-year career in aviation.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Five months post-bankruptcy, Spirit Airlines is working to assure its employees that a plan for transformation remains on track.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
As Spirit Airlines has determined that more is needed to boost its revenues—and at a faster rate.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines and JetBlue are both eyeing essential air service markets with interest but taking different approaches to add the underserved communities.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
“It’s all about Fort Lauderdale,” John Kirby, Spirit Airlines' vice president of network planning, tells Aviation Week.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Spirit Airlines will open flights from its base in Fort Lauderdale to two new international destinations for the upcoming winter schedule.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Blue Sky partners JetBlue and United Airlines are firing back at Spirit’s criticism of the alliance.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Spirit calls for federal scrutiny of the United-JetBlue “Blue Sky” partnership, arguing it threatens to weaken other value airlines by siphoning off customers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Operating through a challenging landscape, U.S. budget carriers are teaming up to serve as a united, independent voice for the low-fare sector.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines has reached a compensation agreement with International Aero Engines for aircraft grounded due to geared turbofan (GTF) engine issues.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
Budget U.S. airlines have banded together to create a unified voice with the debut of a new lobbying group, the Association of Value Airlines (AVA).
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines is still feeling the impacts of a challenging pricing environment—which it anticipates will continue “at least” for the duration of 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
More than 8,100 commercial engines will be delivered over the 10-year 2025-34 period to customers based in Western Europe.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Antoine Fafard
First quarter 2025 financial results for U.S. LCCs reveal profits for Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines but challenges for Frontier Airlines and JetBlue.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Lori Ranson
Spirit Airlines is phasing out its blocked middle seat introduced in 2024 and plans to feature an extra legroom option.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
As lower-cost carriers in the U.S. find themselves pressured by decreased domestic demand, certain adjustments give them optimism about the second half of the year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines and Part 135 carrier Contour Airlines have announced a strategic partnership to connect “major” leisure destinations with small communities.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines has named Sun Country Airlines executive Dave Davis its new president and CEO.
Airlines & Lessors

Safran Landing Systems and Spirit Airlines renewed their total support agreement for wheels and carbon brakes for the airline's A320-family aircraft.
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