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<\/a>\nSpirit Airlines Cancels All Flights<\/p>\n
Spirit Aviation Holdings announced the immediate wind-down of Spirit Airlines, citing a sharp rise in fuel prices as the final blow to the carrier’s already strained finances. Despite reaching a restructuring agreement with bondholders in March 2026, the airline said it could not secure the hundreds of millions of dollars in additional funding needed to stay operational.<\/p>\n
“The sudden and sustained rise in fuel prices in recent weeks ultimately has left us with no alternative but to pursue an orderly wind-down,” said Dave Davis, Spirit’s President and CEO.<\/p>\n
Spirit passengers should not go to the airport. Visit spiritrestructuring.com<\/a> for refund information, missing luggage assistance, and other support.<\/p>\n The Impact on MCO<\/p>\n Spirit has operated at MCO for 33 years and carried approximately 496,000 passengers through the airport in March 2026 alone. The airline had 237 flights scheduled out of MCO over the coming week, serving 46 domestic and international destinations. MCO has confirmed that Spirit Airlines is in arrears, and the airport is currently calculating the exact amount owed.<\/p>\n Around 160 Spirit employees are based in Orlando.<\/p>\n Alternative Flights from MCO<\/p>\n Following discussions with the U.S. Department of Transportation, ten airlines have agreed to assist impacted Spirit passengers: American Airlines, United, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, Allegiant, Frontier, Avelo, and Breeze. Check each airline’s website directly for details on how they are supporting affected travelers.<\/p>\n MCO has posted a full list of alternative flights and destinations on the FlyMCO website.<\/p>\n Other Transportation Options<\/p>\n If you can’t find a suitable flight, MCO offers these alternatives:<\/p>\n
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\nRefunds
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\nIf you booked directly with Spirit using a credit or debit card, refunds will be processed automatically to your original payment method.
\nIf you booked through a travel agent, contact them directly to request a refund.
\nRefunds for vouchers, credits, or Free Spirit points will be determined through the bankruptcy process at a later date.
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\nBrightline train service to South Florida
\nCar rental through one of 10 rental car companies at MCO
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