United to Launch New Routes as Spirt Pulls Back
Spirit Airlines plans to cut service in 12 cities and cancel Macon launch to reduce costs amid bankruptcy, aiming to save hundreds of millions annually, officials said.
- In late August 2025, Spirit Airlines once again sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief and revealed plans to discontinue operations in twelve cities beginning in October.
- Spirit's second bankruptcy came after it struggled with rising costs, mounting debt, weak domestic leisure travel demand, and adverse market conditions.
- Spirit plans fleet reductions and route cuts to save hundreds of millions annually, while CEO Dave Davis said more work and tools are needed to position the airline for the future.
- United Airlines announced 15 new flights starting January 6, 2026, in multiple Spirit-served markets, with United's Patrick Quayle stating flights provide alternatives if Spirit shuts down.
- Spirit's service reductions and bankruptcy risks have led rival Frontier and United to expand routes, suggesting full-service airlines may benefit from Spirit's continued struggles.
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Spirit Airlines cancels routes in 11 cities amid financial struggles
Spirit Airlines announced it will permanently discontinue 11 routes serving U.S. cities as the budget carrier continues to grapple with mounting financial difficulties that have led to two bankruptcy filings in less than a year.The routes set to be canceled on Oct. 2 include service to: Albuquerque, New Mexico (ABQ) Birmingham, Alabama (BHM) Boise, Idaho (BOI) Chattanooga, Tennessee (CHA) Columbia, South Carolina (CAE) Oakland, California (OAK) …
Spirit Airlines cuts flights to 12 cities after bankruptcy filing
(NewsNation) — Spirit Airlines will end flight service to 12 cities starting in October. The cut to service comes less than a week after the budget airline filed for bankruptcy for the second time amid financial losses. The airline now carries $2.4 billion in long-term debt, most of it due in 2030. CNBC reports that the following cities will be impacted by the service cuts in October: Albuquerque, New Mexico; Birmingham, Alabama; Boise, Idaho; C…
United Airlines Says It Is Adding Extra Flights in Case Spirit 'Suddenly Goes Out of Business'
Spirit Airlines is ending service in 12 U.S. cities in October after filing for bankruptcy again last week. Rival airlines, including United and Frontier, are now adding new routes.
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