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Spirit Airlines gets up to $475 million financing amid bankruptcy process

Spirit Airlines secured up to $475 million in debtor-in-possession financing, with $200 million immediately available pending court approval during its Chapter 11 restructuring.

  • On Tuesday, Spirit Airlines negotiated debtor-in-possession financing of up to $475 million with existing bondholders to support operations during its Chapter 11 restructuring.
  • Amid its Chapter 11 process, Spirit Airlines is advancing its restructuring with up to $475 million in DIP financing, after recent operational cuts including halting 40 routes.
  • The company has interim access to $120 million liquidity, agreed to reject leases on 27 aircraft, and secured a $150 million payment from AerCap.
  • DIP financing is subject to court approval, and Spirit Airlines expects $200 million immediate availability if the court approves, with a court hearing on October 10.
  • The company expects to announce agreements with additional lessors about new liquidity and fleet rationalization, focusing on planned deliveries of 30 future aircraft and 36 Airbus planes due for delivery between 2027 and 2028.
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Bloomberg Law broke the news in Arlington, United States on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
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