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(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 8972 views
(N631NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Justin Kocsis
08/20/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Justin Kocsis. This photo has 8972 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 8910 views
(N638NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Your Pittsburgh Spotter
08/21/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Your Pittsburgh Spotter. This photo has 8910 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 8845 views
(N956NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Harrison Bacci
07/26/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8845 views.
(N608NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Richard Rafalski
09/05/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Richard Rafalski. This photo has 8781 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 8766 views
(N912NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Tal Pearlman
06/25/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 8766 views.
() Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Diego Perez
04/19/2020 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Diego Perez. This photo has 87146 views.
(N515NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 by Cassidy Cristello
06/25/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 by Cassidy Cristello. This photo has 8679 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 8668 views
(N988NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Ricardo Mungarro
01/29/2025 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Ricardo Mungarro. This photo has 8668 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 8545 views
(N629NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Harrison Bacci
10/29/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8545 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 8252 views
(N981NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Harrison Bacci
07/28/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8252 views.
(N920NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Harrison Bacci
11/09/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8236 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 8119 views
(N705NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321NEO by Richard Rafalski
07/16/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A321NEO by Richard Rafalski. This photo has 8119 views.
(N660NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Harrison Bacci
12/04/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8103 views.
(N986NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Dalton Hoch
09/06/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8099 views.
(N621NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Brandon McLeish
09/08/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Brandon McLeish. This photo has 8099 views.
(N648NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Harrison Bacci
01/30/2026 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 799 views.
(N637NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Harrison Bacci
11/04/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 7979 views.
(N665NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Luis Emilio Kieffer
02/04/2025 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Luis Emilio Kieffer. This photo has 7889 views.
(N959NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Harrison Bacci
09/04/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 7855 views.
(N969NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Harrison Bacci
11/04/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 7839 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 7818 views
(N637NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Harrison Bacci
11/04/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 7818 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 7509 views
(N523NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 by Brandon McLeish
09/08/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 by Brandon McLeish. This photo has 7509 views.
(N906NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Harrison Bacci
12/11/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 7454 views.
(N712NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321NEO by Brandon McLeish
09/09/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A321NEO by Brandon McLeish. This photo has 7384 views.
(N535NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 by Brandon McLeish
09/08/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 by Brandon McLeish. This photo has 7355 views.
(N985NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Dylan Kappel
11/20/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Dylan Kappel. This photo has 7299 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 7245 views
(N526NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 by Brandon McLeish
09/08/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 by Brandon McLeish. This photo has 7245 views.
(N994NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Dalton Hoch
09/06/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 7121 views.
(N636NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Harrison Bacci
01/27/2025 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 6945 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 6711 views
(N632NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Luis Emilio Kieffer
01/27/2025 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Luis Emilio Kieffer. This photo has 6711 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 6379 views
(N601NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Harrison Bacci
01/27/2025 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 6379 views.
(N661NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Jared Jamel
05/21/2021 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Jared Jamel. This photo has 62789 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 6170 views
(N709NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321NEO by Harrison Bacci
01/27/2025 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A321NEO by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 6170 views.
(N731NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321NEO by Harrison Bacci
01/14/2025 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A321NEO by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 5796 views.
(N672NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321 by Luis Emilio Kieffer
11/15/2025 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A321 by Luis Emilio Kieffer. This photo has 4097 views.
(N673NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Harrison Bacci
02/01/2026 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 397 views.
(N515NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 by Tal Pearlman
11/05/2022 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 39036 views.
(N678NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Clay Carter
09/03/2022 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Clay Carter. This photo has 35334 views.
(N616NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Tal Pearlman
11/28/2025 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 3312 views.
(N929NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Dylan Campbell
03/03/2022 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Dylan Campbell. This photo has 31765 views.
(N982NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Tal Pearlman
11/12/2025 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 3137 views.
(N528NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 by Luis Emilio Kieffer
07/10/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 by Luis Emilio Kieffer. This photo has 30685 views.
(N655NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Rylan Mills
03/25/2026 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Rylan Mills. This photo has 305 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 30171 views
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Matthew Hefferon. This photo has 30171 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 28951 views
(N919NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Dylan Campbell
09/03/2022 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Dylan Campbell. This photo has 28951 views.
(N507NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 by Indy Spotter
09/01/2022 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 by Indy Spotter. This photo has 28927 views.
(N907NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Dylan Campbell
10/03/2022 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Dylan Campbell. This photo has 28801 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 278 views
(N931NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Rylan Mills
04/17/2026 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Rylan Mills. This photo has 278 views.
(N646NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Jamie West
07/16/2023 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Jamie West. This photo has 27466 views.
(N940NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Mac Givens
09/16/2021 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Mac Givens. This photo has 27421 views.
Spirit Unveils New Seating Design
11/03/2022 - (Adam Schupak) US-based low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will be implementing two new seat designs onboard all of its new aircraft - they are set to be rolled out in 2023, including the addition of high-speed WiFi.
Spirit Airlines Implementing Wi-Fi on More Aircraft
09/10/2021 - (Brandon McLeish) Spirit Airlines and wifi are two things that may never come to mind, but it's soon going to be a reality. Find out more about it in this article.
The History of Spirit Airlines: From 1983 to Now
05/30/2023 - (Adam Schupak) Spirit Airlines: one of the largest budget airlines in North America. Many know the airline for its ultra-low-cost fares and occasionally edgy service. But the airline has not always been that way.
Spirit Airlines Airbus A321 Suffers Engine Failure Following Takeoff From BWI Airport
10/01/2022 - (Edwin Sims) A spirit airlines aircraft departed from BWI en route to Orlando but had to turn back around due to engine issues.
What Can JetBlue Expect After Activist Investor Carl Icahn Acquired a 10% Stake in the Airline?
02/21/2024 - (Edward Carr) Activist investor Carl Icahn has taken a 10% interest in JetBlue by purchasing 33.6 million shares of its stock in January and February. His investment has caused a more than 18% rise in the prices of JetBlue stock, a phenomenon known as the Icahn Rise. There are several possible reasons for Icahn taking a stake in JetBlue, ranging from a simple profit-taking opportunity to long-term airline control.
If Spirit Airlines Had Business Class: Onboard Zipair Tokyo
08/07/2024 - (Joe Gvora) "The New Basic Airline" ZIPAIR features appealing business class seats to Japan on a budget. But what else should travelers know about this economical airline option?
My Experience on America’s Worst-Rated Airline: Is Spirit Really That Bad?
03/16/2024 - (Adam Schupak) In early May, our writer Adam Schupak had the opportunity to fly Spirit Airlines between Newark (EWR) and Charleston (CHS). Considering all of the recent changes occurring within the airline, such as new cabins and policies onboard, he was curious whether or not the airline deserves the bad rap that people usually give it.
An Inside Perspective: The Rise of Spirit Airlines
02/15/2022 - (John Pullen) Spirit Airlines is notorious for low fares and a multitude of fees that are tacked on to the passenger experience. Despite this, pricing in the U.S. industry has shifted dramatically thanks to the carrier and Ben Baldanza, the airline’s former CEO who pioneered the ultra-low-cost business model in America.
Spirit Airlines: Baggage Rules and Policies
05/15/2023 - (Adam Schupak) Flying Spirit Airlines can sometimes be quite a confusing endeavor due to the carrier's confusing policies. This is a comprehensive guide on Spirit Airline's bag policies and fees.
Spirit Airlines Baggage Policy 2026: Don't Get Hit with the $99 Gate Fee
02/27/2026 - (AeroXplorer.com Staff) Our updated 2026 guide covers Spirit's new baggage rules, from the free Personal Item to the Spirit First and Premium Economy bundles. See how to travel for less.
PHOTOS: Spirit Receives its First Airbus A321neo
06/05/2023 - (Ejaaz Cadinouche) Ultra-Low-Cost-Carrier (ULCC) Spirit Airlines has just taken delivery of its first-ever Airbus A321neo aircraft. The company held an unveiling at its Detroit maintenance hangar this morning. The new aircraft, registered N702NK, will fly its first commercial route on June 7.
Federal Judge Blocks $3.8B Acquisition of Spirit Airlines, Stock Plummets 61%
01/16/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad and Daniel Mena) A Federal Judge blocked the acquisition of Spirit Airlines by JetBlue, a merger that would have produced the fifth-largest airline in the United States. The ruling by District Judge William Young from Boston cited antitrust laws, saying the merger "does violence to the core principle of antitrust law: to protect the United States' markets -- and its market participants -- from anticompetitive harm."
JetBlue Makes Bid To Acquire Spirit Airlines
04/05/2022 - (John Pullen) Just after Frontier announced its plan to purchase Spirit Airlines, JetBlue made an even more generous bid to purchase the ultra-low-cost carrier. This offer has acted as a competitive blow to Frontier Airlines, which was hoping to use consolidation to grow its presence across America.
Why Is Spirit Airlines So Cheap? A Look at How Budget Airlines Work
07/13/2024 - (Lukas Woerner) Spirit Airlines is cheap, like much cheaper than other US airlines. But why is this? A la carte pricing and low overhead help set this airline apart from traditional carriers.
Ever Been Bumped Off an Oversold Flight? Here's Why and What You Can Do About It
07/14/2023 - (Davis Turner) Airlines oversell flights all the time, but will you be affected? What drives airlines to sell more seats than offered on a plane? Know your rights, the compensation you are entitled to, and more in this one-stop guide.
JetBlue Launches Hostile Takeover Bid to Acquire Spirit Airlines
05/16/2022 - (John Pullen) Yet another twist occurred this morning when JetBlue launched a hostile takeover bid to win back Spirit from Frontier Airlines. JetBlue is now offering $30 per share, significantly more than its ultra-low-cost rival, and claims a deal offering $33 per share is still a possibility.
Over 2,200 Flights Delayed or Cancelled Within 24 Hours at New York City Airports
08/19/2024 - (Joe Gvora) The FAA has placed ground stops on over 2,000 flights in New York on Sunday evening due to dangerous weather. Get the totals and find other interesting tidbits about this past storm in this article.
Spirit Airlines to Receive its First Airbus A321NEO
04/18/2023 - (Bhavya Velani) The US-based ultra-low-cost carrier is set to take delivery of its inaugural Airbus A321neo, which had its maiden test flight on April 17, 2023.
Frontier and Spirit Airlines Merge in Deal Valued at Over $6.6Bn
02/07/2022 - (Daniel Mena) This morning, Frontier Airlines announced that they would be merging with Ultra Low-Cost Carrier Spirit Airlines in a merger valued at more than $6.6 billion U.S. Dollars. After this deal, Frontier Airlines will control 51.5% of the merger, with Spirit owning the remaining 48.5%.
Spirit's Inaugural A321neo Flight Lands in Chicago
06/07/2023 - (Hadi Ahmad) American low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines recently completed the inaugural revenue service of its brand-new Airbus A321neo. The flight operated on June 7th, 2023 from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.
The Frontier/Spirit Merger: Bad For Business and Bad For Consumers
03/25/2022 - (John Pullen) With so many mergers in the airline industry throughout the past few years, many believed that the industry’s period of consolidation was over. However, recently, Frontier and Spirit Airlines announced their plans to merge, creating the fifth largest airline in the United States. While the companies claim the combined carrier would offer better options to travelers across its network, closer examination reveals plenty of red flags around the proposed merger.
How Chiefs and 49ers Fans Can Fly to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas
01/29/2024 - (George Mwangi) Chiefs and 49ers fans are excited to see their teams play in the upcoming Super Bowl LVIII on February 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. Many airlines - including American, Delta, and United - have added extra flights to accommodate fans in Kansas City and the San Francisco Bay Area. Fans in other cities can also visit the Super Bowl through additional flights from other airports nationwide.
Spirit Airlines Announces New Flights To Orange County
09/01/2020 - (Winston Shek) Spirit Airlines has announced new flights to Orange County, otherwise known as John Wayne Airport, according to a press release. Among its new destinations include Oakland and Los Angeles.
Flying a Low-Cost Airline Anytime Soon? Here's How You Can Save Big
08/23/2023 - (Hadi Ahmad) Budget airlines have become a very popular method of travel across the world. But, how can one have the CHEAPEST budget airline experience? All is explained in this comprehensive article.
Airlines Waive Several Fees as Hurricane Hillary Heads for California
08/20/2023 - (Adam Schupak) Tropical depression Hillary is wreaking havoc on west coast aviation operations with numerous airlines delaying flights. This article also includes airline change policies in regards to the storm and Southern California.
Flight Attendant Wounded as Gunfire Hits Spirit Airlines Flight
11/12/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) A Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire as it attempted to land in Haiti, injuring a flight attendant. The aircraft suffered significant damage and was diverted to the Dominican Republic.
Spirit Airlines Looks to Challenge Frontier in Philadelphia
12/19/2021 - (John Pullen) In a recent announcement, ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines revealed their plans to add seven nonstop routes from Philadelphia. With this competitive shakeup, the carrier looks to grow in the northeast while retaliating against rival Frontier Airlines.
The Future of JetBlue: Is the Airline in Serious Trouble?
11/03/2023 - (Franco Grobler) With an antitrust lawsuit and worse Q3 & Q4 than anticipated, JetBlue has seen some better days, but will this be the end of JetBlue? JetBlue has recently announced a buyout with Spirit Airlines worth around $3.8 billion. However, this effort may not succeed.
Spirit Airlines Hit With Engine Issues Amid Revenue Struggles
05/10/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) Spirit Airlines, America's largest ultra-low-cost airline, is struggling with various aspects of its operation. The carrier is expecting less revenue in the second quarter of 2024, an issue that stems from a multitude of issues.
Spirit Airlines Receives 200th Aircraft From Airbus
04/25/2023 - (Bhavya Velani) Spirit's Fit Fleet® Flies Forward with 200th Delivery from Airbus includes A320neo assembled at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama.
United Expands Winter Schedule Following Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy
09/12/2025 - (Agnel Jenson A. Paul) For the second time in less than a year, Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection, raising fresh concerns about the stability of the ultra-low-cost carrier model in the United States.
Spirit Airlines Begins Service To Memphis
04/25/2022 - (Joshua Kupietzky ) Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has officially started service to Memphis International Airport (MEM). The carrier operated its inaugural flights from Orlando (MCO) and Las Vegas (LAS) to Memphis. Flights began on April 20th and will operate daily. This marked Spirit’s first regular scheduled appearance at Memphis.
Spirit Airlines to Sell 11% of Fleet for $519 Million
10/26/2024 - (Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz) On Thursday, the Florida-based ultra-low-cost Spirit Airlines announced its decision to sell 23 of its A320-family aircraft, a whopping 11% of its entire fleet.
Spirit Launches Service to San Jose
06/09/2023 - (Luke Wirostko) This week, Spirit Airlines launched its first-ever flights from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC). Spirit's ultra-low-cost service can now be found at seven California Airports, SJC being the latest addition. Spirit inaugurated daily flights from San Jose to Dallas-Forth Worth, San Diego, and Las Vegas.
Spirit Airlines Grows Presence in San Diego for First Time in Five Years
03/18/2022 - (Jack Turner) Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is now joining Southwest as the second airline to operate flights from San Diego to Oakland. Spirit's ultra-low-fares might be enough to shift the pendulum in its favor against Southwest.
2 Spirit Passengers Wearing Crop Tops Kicked Off Flight by Male Flight Attendant
10/08/2024 - (Mohsin Hassan) Two female passengers were forcibly removed from Spirit Airlines flight 387 from Los Angeles to New Orleans for wearing crop tops. Read more to find out what happened, and what was Spirit's response.
Spirit Airlines Cancels Airbus Order Amid Post-Bankruptcy Restructuring
10/11/2025 - (AeroXplorer.com Staff) Spirit Airlines, a prominent American low-cost carrier, has faced significant turbulence, leading to its decision to cancel a massive order for Airbus aircraft.
Spirit Airlines Considers Bankruptcy Filing
10/04/2024 - (Joe Gvora) Spirit Airlines executives are considering filing for bankruptcy in the future. See what the current plans are for the airline and how much debt the airlines owes to creditors.
Spirit Airlines to Furlough 330 Pilots in Cost Cutting Effort
10/31/2024 - (Joe Gvora) Spirit Airlines has announced more pilots will be furloughed this January to free up debt. See what the airline is planning for the future and what other moves have been made over the past month.
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Consider Re-Opening Merger Talks
10/23/2024 - (Joe Gvora) Interests about a possible merger between Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines has reportedly been renewed. See why a deal fell through between the two airlines in the first place and what Spirit has done to alleviate debt burdens.
Spirit Airlines Passenger Injured After Chicago to Los Angeles Flight Experienced Turbulence
10/20/2024 - (Bhavya Velani) Turbulence struck Spirit Airlines Flight NK467 during its Chicago-to-Los Angeles route on Friday, October 18, causing one passenger injury.
Spirit Airlines Sells Youngest Ever Airbus A320neos for Scrap as Parts Shortage Peaks
02/17/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) Defying decades of aviation economics, two of the youngest commercial narrowbody jets in history are currently being dismantled for parts at a desert scrapyard in Arizona.
Unruly Passenger Disrupts Spirit Airlines Flight
12/01/2021 - (Davis Turner) Spirit Airlines has been dealing with another unruly passenger. In this case, the woman was drunk and ultimately assaulted the flight attendants before being detained.
Spirit Cuts 9% of January Flights Due To Labor Shortages
11/13/2021 - (Joshua Kupietzky ) This week, Spirit Airlines has cut 9% of its flights scheduled for January. The reason for this is staffing problems. Because of this, the Fort Lauderdale-based airline has a more conservative outlook in the near term.
Spirit Airlines Agrees to Transfer Final Chicago O’Hare Gates to United Airlines for 30 Million Dollars
02/04/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) In a move that underscores the intensifying "turf war" at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Spirit Airlines has formally moved to transfer its final two preferential gate leases to United Airlines.
Spirit Airlines Projects Net Profitability by 2027
10/17/2025 - (AeroXplorer.com Staff) Spirit Airlines says it is finally noticing a path to profitability following a hard spell of debt, high fuel prices, and intense competition. The carrier reports that it expects to post its first profit in 2027 as part of an outright restructuring process underway.
Spirit Airlines Accelerates Fleet Cuts and Network Restructuring to Targeted Spring Bankruptcy Exit
02/24/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) Spirit Airlines is moving aggressively to downsize its operations and overhaul its business model, aiming to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a leaner, more premium-focused carrier.
United Airlines Just Warned Summer Fares Could Rise 20%
04/23/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) United Airlines CEO delivered one of the starkest and most direct warnings in the carrier's recent history, telling analysts and the travelling public that ticket prices for summer travel may need to rise by as much as 20% to cover a fuel bill that has more than doubled since the start of the Iran war.
Frontier Airlines Reshapes Network with Fleet Reductions and Strategic Route Realignment
02/12/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) In a move that has sent ripples through the ultra-low-cost carrier sector, Frontier Airlines has announced a sweeping "right-sizing" of its operations.
Analysis: How Spirit Airlines Changed Airline Pricing, then Paid the Price
04/06/2026 - (John Pullen) How Spirit Airlines revolutionized travel: The "Bare Fare" model, the impact of Ben Baldanza, and how legacy carriers like Delta and United adapted to compete with the budget giant.