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Reuters • Shivansh Tiwary

Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Amid Mounting Losses

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, aiming to restructure its debt and resume stability by Q1 2025. The ultra-low-cost carrier assures operations will continue uninterrupted as it seeks to emerge from financial distress through pre-arranged agreements with bondholders.

2024-11-18T02:02:15.408361-08:00

PaxEx.Aero

Frontier's Bid for Spirit Rejected as 'Insufficient'

2025-01-29T04:49:09.890007-08:00

Wall Street Journal

Dave Davis Appointed CEO of Spirit Airlines After Bankruptcy

2025-04-17T06:09:38.970016-07:00

Seeking Alpha

Spirit Airlines CEO and Chief Commercial Officer Exit After Bankruptcy Emergence

2025-04-07T05:23:45.216220-07:00

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Man Convicted for Impersonating Flight Crew to Book 120+ Free Spirit Airlines Flights A federal jury has convicted Tiron Alexander of wire fraud and unauthorized access for impersonating pilots and flight attendants to fraudulently book over 120 free flights on Spirit Airlines. Alexander exploited seven carriers’ employee portals over six years, using 30 sets of stolen credentials and badge numbers to bypass security.

2025-06-11T03:07:39.629971-07:00

Man Convicted for Impersonating Flight Crew to Book 120+ Free Spirit Airlines Flights

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Spirit Airlines Debuts Nonstop Flights from Columbia, SC to EWR, MCO and FLL Spirit Airlines has begun operations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), offering the city's only nonstop services to Newark (EWR) and Orlando (MCO) and direct flights to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). The expansion strengthens Spirit's low-cost network in secondary markets, providing Central South Carolina travelers with enhanced connectivity to major hubs.

2025-06-05T13:29:41.216154-07:00

Spirit Airlines Debuts Nonstop Flights from Columbia, SC to EWR, MCO and FLL

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Spirit Airlines A321neo Bound for LAX Evacuated in Detroit After Bomb Threat Spirit Airlines flight 2145, operating an A321neo scheduled from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (LAX), was evacuated and searched following a bomb threat; no device was found and all passengers were unharmed and flights resumed after a security sweep.

2025-06-05T13:25:34.404232-07:00

Spirit Airlines A321neo Bound for LAX Evacuated in Detroit After Bomb Threat

thebulkheadseat.com

Spirit Airlines Marks 33rd Anniversary With 33 Free Flight Pairs for Super Fans Spirit Airlines is marking its 33rd anniversary by giving away 33 pairs of round-trip flights to “Spirit Super Fans”, reinforcing its commitment to accessible, budget-friendly travel. The giveaway coincides with the carrier’s ongoing focus on guest loyalty and on-time performance at industry-leading levels.

2025-06-03T08:11:04.504763-07:00

Spirit Airlines Marks 33rd Anniversary With 33 Free Flight Pairs for Super Fans

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Trade Tensions Disrupt LCC Fleets: Alaska Delays Embraer E175s and Spirit Reassesses Airbus A320neos Alaska Air Group has postponed delivery of two Embraer E175s for Horizon Air amid U.S. tariffs on Brazilian jets, prompting the cancellation of 14 daily flights this summer. At the same time, Spirit Airlines is evaluating postponement or cancellation of A320neo-family orders in response to retaliatory EU duties.

2025-06-03T02:30:53.392805-07:00

Trade Tensions Disrupt LCC Fleets: Alaska Delays Embraer E175s and Spirit Reassesses Airbus A320neos

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Spirit Airlines overhauls Go Comfy seating with extra legroom, updates loyalty perks Spirit Airlines will overhaul its Go Comfy seating over the next two months, adding about 10 cm of legroom, removing the blocked middle seat and including priority boarding, snack, drink and a carry-on. It is simultaneously enhancing its Free Spirit loyalty program with free seat upgrades for status members, two checked bags by end-2025 and new points-redemption options.

2025-05-13T10:59:18.104624-07:00

Spirit Airlines overhauls Go Comfy seating with extra legroom, updates loyalty perks

Airways Magazine

Spirit Airlines Rejoins NYSE American After Bankruptcy Spirit Airlines has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and regained its public trading status on NYSE American. This marks a key milestone in the airline's financial recovery, reflecting its strategic plans to enhance market presence and operational stability.

2025-04-24T05:30:57.965318-07:00

Spirit Airlines Rejoins NYSE American After Bankruptcy

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Dave Davis Appointed CEO of Spirit Airlines After Bankruptcy Spirit Airlines has appointed former Sun Country Airlines CFO Dave Davis as its new CEO, effective April 21, 2025. The move follows Spirit's recent emergence from bankruptcy and aims to guide the airline toward profitability by transforming it into a more upscale carrier.

2025-04-17T06:09:38.970016-07:00

Dave Davis Appointed CEO of Spirit Airlines After Bankruptcy

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