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Flight‑attendant sickouts force mass cancellations at JetBlue, Spirit and Frontier; Spirit an operational outlier

Flight‑attendant sickouts at JetBlue, Spirit and Frontier have forced mass cancellations and widespread schedule disruption, straining operations and passenger rebooking across multiple U.S. networks. Spirit in particular is facing a deeper reliability crisis — widespread cancellations and scheduling failures make it an operational outlier among carriers.

2026-01-03T12:54:39.160644-08:00

AirInsight

Supply‑chain constraints, GTF AOGs and Boeing certification rank among top five commercial aviation issues for 2026

2025-12-29T15:10:44.545261-08:00

Aviation Source

Spirit and Frontier Resume Merger Talks as Spirit Seeks Rescue in Chapter 11

2025-12-16T15:19:47.808470-08:00

The Air Current

Spirit labor approves pay and retirement concessions to unlock ~$100M as carrier nears bankruptcy deadline

2025-12-12T10:06:18.541668-08:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Flight‑attendant sickouts force mass cancellations at JetBlue, Spirit and Frontier; Spirit an operational outlier Flight‑attendant sickouts at JetBlue, Spirit and Frontier have forced mass cancellations and widespread schedule disruption, straining operations and passenger rebooking across multiple U.S. networks. Spirit in particular is facing a deeper reliability crisis — widespread cancellations and scheduling failures make it an operational outlier among carriers.

2026-01-03T12:54:39.160644-08:00

Flight‑attendant sickouts force mass cancellations at JetBlue, Spirit and Frontier; Spirit an operational outlier

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Supply‑chain constraints, GTF AOGs and Boeing certification rank among top five commercial aviation issues for 2026 Industry leaders identify five priority challenges for commercial aviation in 2026: persistent supply‑chain constraints, GTF engine AOGs, pressures around new‑model development, Boeing certification work, and the operational strain of meeting robust demand. These factors will determine production rates, aftermarket loads and delivery schedules next year.

2025-12-29T15:10:44.545261-08:00

Supply‑chain constraints, GTF AOGs and Boeing certification rank among top five commercial aviation issues for 2026

Cranky Flier

Spirit Airlines’ November data is bleak, raising immediate concerns for capacity and fares Spirit Airlines' November operational and financial data released in late November showed material deterioration, prompting immediate analysis rather than waiting for year-end. The figures highlight weakening demand and operational strain that could affect capacity, market pricing and short-term route planning among domestic carriers.

2025-12-24T03:49:46.027393-08:00

Spirit Airlines’ November data is bleak, raising immediate concerns for capacity and fares

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Spirit withdraws motion to return two A320s to lessor amid Chapter 11 fleet restructuring Spirit Airlines has withdrawn a court motion to return two Airbus A320s to a lessor as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring, even as the carrier continues to downsize operations and cut fleet capacity under bankruptcy proceedings. The move highlights ongoing lease renegotiations and fleet adjustments.

2025-12-22T10:04:08.864889-08:00

Spirit withdraws motion to return two A320s to lessor amid Chapter 11 fleet restructuring

aerospaceglobalnews.com

Spirit unveils first-ever Christmas livery on A320 as Chapter 11 restructuring continues Spirit Airlines has unveiled its first-ever Christmas-themed livery on an Airbus A320 (N628NK), set to fly this week — a move notable because it comes while the carrier pursues Chapter 11 restructuring, lease rejections and aggressive cost-cutting measures.

2025-12-19T08:38:21.349473-08:00

Spirit unveils first-ever Christmas livery on A320 as Chapter 11 restructuring continues

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Spirit and Frontier Resume Merger Talks as Spirit Seeks Rescue in Chapter 11 Spirit Airlines is in renewed merger talks with fellow ULCC Frontier Group Holdings as it navigates a Chapter 11 restructuring; people familiar say a deal — which could be announced this month — might rescue Spirit from insolvency, though negotiations remain fragile and could still collapse.

2025-12-16T15:19:47.808470-08:00

Spirit and Frontier Resume Merger Talks as Spirit Seeks Rescue in Chapter 11

FlightGlobal

Court approves sale of Spirit's O'Hare gates G8 and G10 to American Airlines A U.S. bankruptcy court approved transfer of two Chicago O'Hare gates, G8 and G10, from Spirit Airlines to American Airlines amid Spirit's Chapter 11 proceedings. The deal follows a contentious gate reallocation at ORD that previously saw American lose four gates and highlights shifting hub capacity.

2025-12-16T09:27:05.832803-08:00

Court approves sale of Spirit's O'Hare gates G8 and G10 to American Airlines

The Air Current

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Spirit labor approves pay and retirement concessions to unlock ~$100M as carrier nears bankruptcy deadline Spirit Airlines' pilots and flight attendants approved revised contracts with temporary pay and retirement cuts, concessions the carrier says will save about $100 million a year. The votes clear a key step to secure financing before a critical bankruptcy milestone this weekend as rivals ready contingency plans.

2025-12-12T10:06:18.541668-08:00

Spirit labor approves pay and retirement concessions to unlock ~$100M as carrier nears bankruptcy deadline

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Flight‑attendant sickouts force mass cancellations at JetBlue, Spirit and Frontier; Spirit an operational outlier

Supply‑chain constraints, GTF AOGs and Boeing certification rank among top five commercial aviation issues for 2026

Spirit and Frontier Resume Merger Talks as Spirit Seeks Rescue in Chapter 11

Spirit labor approves pay and retirement concessions to unlock ~$100M as carrier nears bankruptcy deadline

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