Sad: Video Shows Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo Being Scrapped in Phoenix - The Bulkhead Seat

A nearly brand-new Airbus A320neo is being scrapped at Phoenix Goodyear Airport

PHOENIX, AZ — In a striking visual metaphor for the sudden demise of ultra-low-cost travel in the United States, a nearly brand-new Airbus A320neo formerly belonging to Spirit Airlines is currently being broken up and systematically scrapped for parts at Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR). The aircraft, bearing the registration N950NK, is just four years old. In the aviation industry, where commercial jetliners routinely fly for 20 to 25 years, dism…

Sad: Video Shows Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo Being Scrapped in Phoenix - The Bulkhead Seat

Spirit Airlines ceased operations on May 2nd after a 34-year run. It was sad to see the airline go under and I was a fan of its Big Front Seats (later First Class). Watching a yellow plane being ripped apart by construction equipment is even sadder. WATCH: 4 year old Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo being scrapped for parts at Phoenix Goodyear Airport pic.twitter.com/6qOuYjtkrF — Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) May 23, 2026 @aviati…