Spirit Airlines reaches tentative cost-saving labor deals amid bankruptcy proceedings
- 08-Nov-2025
Spirit Airlines said on Friday it has reached tentative deals with unions representing its pilots and flight attendants that would involve some contract concessions, as the carrier tries to rein in costs as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 restructuring process. The airline said its senior leadership team has also agreed to take salary reductions […]
Spirit Airlines to cut about 150 jobs
- 05-Nov-2025
Spirit Airlines said on Wednesday it would cut about 150 salaried roles, and discontinue service at five airports, including Milwaukee and Phoenix, by January as the low-cost carrier aims to turn itself around. The carrier said last month it would furlough 365 pilots and downgrade the status of up to 170 pilots in the first […]
Spirit Airlines raises doubts months after exiting bankruptcy
- 12-Aug-2025
Aug 12, 2025: Spirit Airlines has warned of going-concern doubts, just months after emerging from bankruptcy as weak domestic demand and dwindling cash reserves strain its operations, sending its shares tumbling 42%. Adverse market conditions such as elevated domestic capacity and weak demand for leisure travel in the second quarter has resulted in a tough […]
Airline CEO steps down weeks after carrier exits bankruptcy
- 07-Apr-2025
US discount carrier Spirit Airlines said on Monday that CEO Ted Christie has stepped down with immediate effect as part of a shakeup, weeks after the company emerged from bankruptcy and reconstituted its board. Chief Commercial Officer Matt Klein is also leaving and will be succeeded by insider Rana Ghosh. The departures come as the […]
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection
- 18-Nov-2024
Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection, it said on Monday, after the pioneer of no-frills travel in the United States struggled with a long run of quarterly losses, failed merger attempts and looming debt maturities. The Florida-based airline said it had pre-arranged a deal with its bondholders to restructure its debts and raise money […]
Two men temporarily kept off US flight after speaking Arabic
- 21-Nov-2015
NEW YORK: Two men were kept from boarding a flight from Chicago to Philadelphia this week because they were speaking Arabic, one of several incidents reflecting public paranoia since the Paris attacks.