Delta and United adopted Spirit’s micro-transaction model that made discount airlines popular. It’s left Spirit struggling to survive

Spirit Airlines is in trouble, and it could be in part because major airlines co-opted the airline’s business model and beat ...

Spirit’s financial woes putting a dent in Reid passenger counts

Spirit Airlines’ financial woes continued to take its toll on Harry Reid International Airport passenger counts in September ...

Bankrupt Spirit Airlines furloughs pilots, ends service to Sacramento airport

The ultra-low-cost Spirit Airlines said on Thursday that it will furlough another 365 pilots in early 2026 in an attempt to save funds after filing for bankruptcy on Aug. 29 for ...

Spirit says it is ‘actively’ exploring a sale or merger as it streamlines operations in bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines has conducted talks with unidentified parties about a potential sale or merger, according to a regulatory ...

Spirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 flight attendants as it goes through second bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines has notified its flight attendants that it will furlough 1,800 of the unionized employees as management moves to quickly slash costs before year’s end.

Spirit axed flying to these 15 cities as it navigates a 2nd bankruptcy in less than a year

Spirit's presence on certain routes forced down fares, but its exit means competitors like Frontier and Southwest may hike ...