Spirit Airlines

By Alex Derber
Following a deal earlier in the week with Aercap to reject 27 Neos, Spirit is also seeking to reject 87 A320ceo and neo-family aircraft from a multitude of other lessors.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
As it proceeds through its latest Chapter 11 restructuring, Spirit Airlines unveils new financing agreements and plans to reject over two dozen aircraft leases.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines is poised to receive a significant cash infusion from its largest lessor.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
After decades of building robust domestic route maps, U.S. airlines must be creative with their network strategies.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
JetBlue Airways unveiled nine new routes it will launch from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, including adding Cali, Colombia, to its network.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
United Airlines is strengthening its schedule on a series of routes that overlap with Spirit Airlines, increasing capacity as the ULCC pares back service.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines intends to double down on certain efforts as it reenters restructuring less than six months after emerging from its last reorganization.
Airlines & Lessors

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