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Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Amid Major Losses

9/27/2025

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Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 protection for the second time on August 29, 2025.
Its Q2 net loss was $245.8 million.
About 1,800 flight attendants will be furloughed; voluntary options start November 1.
The 25% capacity cut ends service to 12 U.S. cities, including four with direct Fort Lauderdale flights; Association of Flight Attendants-CWA urges voluntary options first.

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Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 protection for the second time on August 29, 2025.
Its Q2 net loss was $245.8 million.
About 1,800 flight attendants will be furloughed; voluntary options start November 1.
The 25% capacity cut ends service to 12 U.S. cities, including four with direct Fort Lauderdale flights; Association of Flight Attendants-CWA urges voluntary options first.