{"id":255374,"date":"2026-05-02T13:03:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T13:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/255374\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T13:03:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T13:03:13","slug":"spirit-airlines-shutdown-out-of-business-flights-cancelled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/255374\/","title":{"rendered":"Spirit airlines shutdown out of business flights cancelled"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Spirit Airlines \u2014 known for its yellow airplanes and its low-cost travel \u2014 is shutting down.<\/p>\n

The company made the announcement early Saturday morning.<\/p>\n

Spirit issued the following statement on its website:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is with great disappointment that on May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately. To our Guests: all flights have been cancelled, and customer service is no longer available. We are proud of the impact of our ultra-low-cost model on the industry over the last 34 years and had hoped to serve our Guests for many years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Spirit has had a major presence at Orlando International Airport for decades.<\/p>\n

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Spirit Airlines passengers in Orlando Spirit was the third largest carrier at Orlando International Airport in 2025. <\/p>\n

According to data from the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority<\/a> in 2025, Spirit airlines carried more than 6 million passengers through MCO, making it the airport\u2019s third largest carrier.<\/p>\n

Airport officials responded on social media Saturday to the shutdown. <\/p>\n

\u201cSpirit Airlines has been a valued partner for 33 years. Our thoughts are with their employees during this difficult time, as well as the many travelers who are affected. Spirit is directing passengers to www.spirit.com<\/a> for the latest information on refunds, missing luggage, and other travel-related questions.”<\/p>\n

Spirit\u2019s official website also stated Saturday morning, \u201cSpirit guests should not go to the airport.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you are a Spirit customer impacted by the shutdown, click HERE<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story. Monitor WFTV.com<\/a> and watch Eyewitness News for updates on impacts to travelers at Orlando International and elsewhere. <\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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