Spirit Airlines is exiting two major cities and killing dozens of routes as it works to reduce costs and simplify its operations between financial crises.
On 31 October, the budget carrier will terminate the service from Miniapolis-Sent. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Bradley International Airport (BDL) of Hartford, officials on Friday revealed the employees seen by TPG in a note.
And, the airline starting from November will suspend the service on about 40 routes – about a quarter of its network.
They cut Was expected After the company in August Chapter 11 entered bankruptcy reorganization In less than a year, the second time in the second time, and the immediate need to cut the cost was faced Concerns revolve about its financial approach.
“When we had earlier reduced our presence at these airports, these decisions were still difficult, and we are incredibly grateful to our team members and partners at both stations.”
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The Spirit currently works in Hartford with Nonsstop Service that is with this fall for Detroit, Martal Beach, Nashville and Fort Lauderdel.
The carrier has a small network from the MSP, where it fly to Detroit and Atlanta.
The airline did not immediately share the complete list of routes planned to trim from its schedule in November.
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But they already come after the cutback airline Axes close to a dozen flights Earlier, this decline was coming before warning of more cuts.
They also come for a few days, the airline revealed that she will tell about one third of her flight attendants, Reports said.
In a possible silver lining, Ghosh told the company on Friday that the carrier was not expected to exit any additional airports in the near future.
It has been an important year for the soul, with two bankruptcy filing, important debt and increasing concerns about the future of ultra-cost career.
The contestants have taken notice of the shrinking flying schedule of the airline.
United Airlines And top budget competitive Frontier Airlines Both have a host pair of routes this month Currently served by the soul.
And, Jetbu Has increased its footprint significantly Spirit’s Fort Lauder-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Home Base, Suddenly cited the available gate space At the busy South Florida Airport.
According to data from the aviation analytics firm Sirium, the total number of Spirits during the fourth quarter of 2025 had exceeded 20% during the fourth quarter of 2025 during the fourth quarter of 2025.
In Friday note to the employees, the authorities cited “necessary changes”, the company “the best position to our airline for the future”.
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