Spirit Airlines

Asia Pacific Airlines Need Varied Support, Says AAPA Director General

Wong Hong, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, stated that carriers require diverse aid, from financial support to flexible schedule cuts. He expressed concern over airlines facing difficulties, citing Spirit's recent shutdown due to fuel prices, and noted that Hong Kong airlines and Air New Zealand have received no support despite forecasting losses.

Spirit Airlines Collapse: Pilot Details Repossessing Over 20 Planes

As Spirit Airlines ceased operations, pilot Steve Giordano led a team to repossess over 20 Airbus jets. The Nomadic Aviation Group ferried the planes from airports nationwide to Arizona for storage, highlighting the logistical challenges of such operations.

Trisha Paytas and James Charles Feud: YouTuber Faces Backlash After Spirit Airlines Rant Controversy

Trisha Paytas criticizes James Charles over his TikTok rant mocking a woman who lost her job at Spirit Airlines, reigniting their long-running feud that started in 2020.

Trump airport branding deal opens new route to profit for family

Florida agreement grants US president control of licensing and merchandising at renamed airport, analysts sayIt was a week in which one prominent name in aviation, Spirit Airlines, disappeared, killed in the company’s own admission by high fuel prices resulting from Donald Trump’s war in Iran.Within days, however, another moniker was already flying high in industry circles: the president’s own. Continue reading...

Air travel was already miserable. Now we get to pay more for it! | Dave Schilling

Spirit Airlines helped turn flying into a fee-based nightmare. Now it’s gone, and fuel prices are soaringForgive me for not mourning last week’s demise of Spirit Airlines, the company responsible for making flying absolutely terrible. Due to rising expenses and billions of dollars in debt, Spirit shut down abruptly last Saturday, stranding thousands of customers who were unaware that an entire business meant to transport them through the sky was about to shutter for good.Spirit was struggling for years, but it all got so much worse thanks to the soaring cost of jet fuel caused by the war in Iran and the crisis in the strait of Hormuz that halted the shipment of oil. It was bad enough being the country’s most ridiculed mode of conveyance outside of the Segway. But now it costs even more to suck that badly.Dave Schilling is a Los Angeles-based writer and humorist Continue reading...

Spiritless summer: Americans feel squeeze of costly fuel amid busy travel season

Soaring oil prices have left many Americans with higher costs and fewer options for travel amid the Iran warTell us: have your holiday plans changed in light of recent world events?Chelsea Blackmore saves up every year for an annual vacation with her 58-year-old mother. This year, after landing an especially good deal, they made plans to embark on a Disney cruise from Orlando.To keep costs low, she bought the least expensive plane tickets she could find: a $500 round trip fare on Spirit Airlines. Continue reading...

With Spirit in liquidation, here's what happens next to its planes

When Spirit Airlines stopped flying last weekend, it left more than 90 planes scattered across the country. Many will go back to the companies that own them, while Spirit tries to monetize the rest.

Spirit starts monthslong process of dismantling airline after biggest collapse in a generation

Spirit Airlines was back in bankruptcy court to start dismantling the airline.

Spirit Airlines CEO on carrier's collapse: 'We just kind of ran out of runway'

Spirit Airlines shut down before dawn on Saturday ending its run as the most famous U.S. discount airline.

'Buy Spirit Airlines' website crashes as everyone wants in: 'Movement overwhelmed our servers'

How Spirit Airlines' demise will benefit rivals — and raise airfares even more

Spirit Airlines' collapse will give some carriers more pricing power as they race to capture Spirit's customers.

How Spirit Airlines' demise will benefit rivals — and raise airfares even more

Spirit Airlines' collapse will give some carriers more pricing power as they race to capture Spirit's customers.

La crise énergétique frappe l'aviation : Spirit Airlines fait faillite, 17 000 salariés touchés

Spirit Airlines, pionnière du low-cost américain, a fait faillite sous l'effet de l'explosion du prix du kérosène (de 750 à 1 900 dollars la tonne). 17 000 salariés sont touchés tandis que les compagnies européennes et indiennes réduisent leurs activités face à la crise énergétique.

Spirit Airlines Announces Shutdown After Years of Financial Struggles

Spirit Airlines announced over the weekend it would cease operations after years of financial struggles. The ultra-low-cost carrier had sought a $500 million federal bailout from the Trump administration.

TikTok Campaign Raises $23 Million in Pledges to 'Buy' Spirit Airlines After Sudden Shutdown

After Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down overnight Saturday, canceling all flights and laying off 17,000 employees, voice actor Hunter Peterson launched a TikTok campaign asking if 20% of American adults could pool the price of a Spirit fare to buy the airline. Called 'Spirit 2.0: Owned by the People,' the campaign attracted 36,000 'founding patrons' who pledged nearly $23 million by Sunday. The pledges are non-binding and the actual cost of acquiring and relaunching an airline runs into billions, which Peterson acknowledged in follow-up videos recruiting aviation lawyers and PR professionals.

We’ll take it: A TikToker rallies pledges to buy Spirit Airlines after its abrupt weekend collapse

Within hours he'd thrown up a website — a janky, one-hour job, by his own admission — and by Sunday, 36,000 "founding patrons" had pledged nearly $23 million, crashing his servers in the process.

Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations After Oil Price Surge, Thousands of Flights Canceled

Spirit Airlines has ceased operations after canceling thousands of flights this weekend, marking the end of a budget carrier that hadn't turned a profit since 2019. The airline cited a sharp rise in oil prices stemming from the US-Israeli conflict with Iran as the final blow to its struggling business. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed the Biden administration for blocking a proposed merger with JetBlue, while Senator Elizabeth Warren defended the decision, noting a Reagan-appointed judge ruled the deal illegal.

Spirit Airlines Pilot's Final Flight Canceled, Southwest Gives Him Unforgettable Retirement

Spirit Airlines pilot Jon Jackson's final flight was canceled when the low-cost carrier suddenly ceased operations on Saturday. His son, a Southwest pilot, arranged an impromptu retirement celebration upon landing at Baltimore-Washington International, complete with water cannon salute and champagne. Spirit Airlines, which had filed for bankruptcy twice, shut down after 34 years due to rising fuel costs linked to the US-Israel war on Iran.

Spirit Airlines Collapses Amid Fuel Crisis, 17,000 Laid Off

Spirit Airlines has announced an immediate orderly shutdown after jet fuel prices jumped from $2.5 to $4 per gallon, becoming what a Kremlin envoy called 'the first airline victim of the historic energy crisis.' Around 17,000 workers will lose their jobs. The Trump administration offered a $500 million rescue plan with 90% government stake, but bondholders rejected it. The closure comes amid warnings from the International Energy Agency about severe energy disruptions from Strait of Hormuz tensions linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Citing Fuel Costs, 17,000 Jobs Lost

Spirit Airlines has announced an immediate orderly shutdown after jet fuel prices jumped from $2.5 to $4 per gallon, becoming what a Kremlin envoy called the first airline victim of the historic energy crisis. Around 17,000 workers will lose their jobs. Bondholders rejected a Trump administration rescue proposal that would have provided $500 million and given the government a 90% stake in the company. The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli war on Iran has sharply reduced tanker traffic, raising fears of the worst energy crisis in history.

Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations After 34 Years, Thousands Stranded

Spirit Airlines shut down operations early Saturday morning after bondholders rejected a last-ditch $500 million bailout from the Trump administration. The budget carrier, which filed for bankruptcy twice in under a year, couldn't overcome rising fuel costs, intense competition from major airlines, and a failed JetBlue acquisition. About 17,000 employees lost their jobs, while competitors United, JetBlue and others rushed to accommodate tens of thousands of stranded passengers.

Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations After 34 Years, Thousands Lose Jobs

Spirit Airlines shut down operations at 3 a.m. Saturday, ending a 34-year run as a pioneer of budget air travel. The airline, which filed for bankruptcy twice in less than a year, was rejected for an $500 million bailout from the Trump administration. About 17,000 direct and indirect employees lost their jobs. The carrier had struggled with competition from larger airlines, rising fuel costs, and a failed JetBlue acquisition.

Spirit Airlines shutdown: how to get home and get refunds

If you’ve been snagged in the airline’s now-defunct flight schedule, here are some things to know about next stepsThe collapse of the US-based Spirit Airlines may mark the end of an era for travelers with a certain financial sensibility.But if you’ve been snagged in their now-defunct flight schedule, here are some things to know on how to get home, and get whole. Continue reading...

Spirit Airlines Collapses: How Stranded Passengers Can Get Home and Refunds

Spirit Airlines has collapsed, stranding passengers who had booked flights on the ultra low-cost carrier. Other airlines including American, United, Delta, JetBlue, Frontier and Southwest are offering rescue fares and reduced prices for affected travelers. Passengers can also seek refunds through credit card chargebacks and should contact their card companies under the Fair Credit Billing Act.