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Spirit Airlines' Activity at MSP Airport Had Dwindled Before Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines' restructuring aims to reduce $2.4 billion in debt and cut routes at 11 airports to improve long-term viability amid rising costs and pandemic recovery challenges.
- Spirit Airlines filed for its second bankruptcy in August 2025 and announced it would end service at Birmingham and 10 other airports on October 3.
- This filing followed Spirit's emergence from an earlier Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2025, amid mounting debt and losses exceeding $2.5 billion since 2020.
- Spirit reported a net loss of $246 million in June and plans to furlough 270 pilots as part of cost-cutting efforts tied to restructuring and reduced flights.
- CEO Dave Davis emphasized that, following the airline’s emergence from Chapter 11, additional efforts and strategies are necessary to ensure Spirit is well-prepared moving forward, while the company assured customers impacted by changes that they will receive refunds.
- The move to exit 11 airports reflects ongoing financial struggles, and competitor airlines have announced new routes to fill potential market gaps.
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Spirit cuts routes from a dozen US cities as it starts bankruptcy overhaul
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United Airlines adds new flights to 15 cities after Spirit entered bankruptcy
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Spirit Pulls Out of 4 Calif. Airports
Spirit Airlines is discontinuing several routes next month, including four in California, following its bankruptcy. The troubled airliner announced Thursday that it’s ending service at 11 airports around the country including Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego and San Jose.
Spirit Airlines discontinuing service in 4 California cities after bankruptcy decision
Spirit Airlines is discontinuing several routes next month, including four in California, following the company's decision to again file Chapter 11 bankruptcy. After months of speculation, Spirit announced last week it would undergo a restructuring process in order to "ensure the long-term success of our airline." Chapter 11 bankruptcy will allow the airline to continue to operate while receiving court supervision and protections in hopes of ave…
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