\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSpirit Airlines has officially shut down after 34 years in business, canceling all flights effective immediately.In a statement, the airline said:”It is with great disappointment that Spirit Airlines has started winding down its global operations, effective immediately. All flights have been cancelled, and customer service is no longer available. While we are not able to help rebook your flight on another airline, we will automatically process refunds for any flights purchased through Spirit with a credit or debit card to the original form of payment. We are proud of the impact of our ultra-low-cost model on the industry for the last 33 years and had hoped to serve our Guests for many years to come.”For more information on the wind-down process, please visit https:\/\/www.spiritrestructuring.com\/. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport issued a statement following Spirit Airlines ceasing operations:”Spirit Airlines announced that it has ceased operations across its network. Passengers with upcoming flights to or from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport with Spirit are advised not to go to the Airport and should make alternative travel arrangements. More information is available at www.spiritrestructuring.com.”We recognize the significant disruption this decision may cause and remain confident that other air carriers will move quickly to help maintain service across the markets previously served by Spirit Airlines.”Between Saturday, May 2, and Friday, May 15, Spirit Airlines had 54 arrivals and 55 departures scheduled at MSY with a total of 21,438 available seats. The destinations include Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FLL); Orlando, Florida (MCO); Tampa (TPA); Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW); and Chicago (ORD). Airlines offering rescue fares: With Spirit shutting down and canceling all flights, many airlines are helping stranded passengers with rescue fares.United Airlines: “For Spirit customers who had tickets to fly between May 02, 2026 and May 16, 2026, we\u2019re capping fares on most one-way United flights where Spirit also flew.”Click here to learn more. Delta Airlines:”If Spirit’s shutdown affected your travel plans, we’re here to help. We’re offering reduced, nonrefundable rescue fares for the next five days across domestic routes (nonstop and one-stop via our hubs) and routes between the U.S. & Latin America.”JetBlue: “To assist stranded customers with imminent travel to and from cities we serve, we’re offering $99 one-way fares for travelers with proof of a valid Spirit itinerary for the same route for travel through May 6, 2026* on JetBlue-operated nonstop routes that were operated by Spirit as of April*. If you’re stranded, call 1-800-JETBLUE to discuss your situation.In addition, to help keep prices from increasing as availability changes, we’ve capped Blue Basic fares at $299 or less on JetBlue-operated nonstop routes to and from Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) and San Juan, PR (SJU) that were also operated by Spirit as of April*. These fare caps apply to new bookings made through May 8, 2026, for travel between May 2, 2026 and May 8, 2026.*For travel within the United States on routes flown by JetBlue and Spirit, rescue fares and fare caps include government-imposed taxes and fees, where applicable. For San Juan, PR and international travel on routes flown by JetBlue and Spirit, special fares are in place but might be higher due to additional local government taxes and fees imposed. Additional baggage fees and other optional service charges may apply. Fare rules, including change\/cancellation policies, may also apply. JetBlue-operated flights only.”Southwest: “Southwest Airlines is prepared to assist travelers affected by disruptions related to Spirit Airlines\u2019 cessation of operations. Customers holding Spirit reservations may only access special Southwest fares at Southwest ticket counters at their departure airport for eligible routes through 11:59 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, May 6.For domestic travel, these fares will be offered for flights where Southwest provides overlapping service, based on ticket mileage:1-500 miles: $200501-1,000 miles: $3001,000+ miles: $400For international flights, Southwest will also offer discounted rates. In addition, Spirit Customers who hold Spirit Silver or Gold Status can enjoy the benefits of A-List with the airline\u2019s status match program.”American Airlines:”The American Airlines team is doing everything we can to support Spirit Airlines customers and team members affected by Spirit’s immediate wind-down of operations. We are in touch with the Administration, including the Department of Transportation, on steps we are taking to help mitigate the impact on the communities Spirit serves and the traveling public.To help customers whose travel may be disrupted, we immediately put rescue fares into place on Spirit routes where American also offers nonstop service. American serves 70 of the 72 airports Spirit presently serves, and 67 of the specific routes Spirit currently operates. We are also reviewing opportunities to add additional capacity \u2014 including utilizing larger aircraft and adding flights on critical routes \u2014 to support as many affected passengers as possible.Spirit Airlines customers looking to book travel on American are encouraged to book directly through the American Airlines app or on aa.com.American is working to provide transportation for Spirit team members who have been displaced on a work trip. In addition, we look forward to welcoming qualified Spirit team members to American. We will have a microsite on jobs.aa.com this weekend for Spirit team members interested in joining the American Airlines team and will hold recruiting events in the coming weeks.We recognize this is a difficult moment for the Spirit Airlines team and the airline’s customers, and American stands ready to assist however we can.”Frontier: “Frontier Airlines today announced systemwide rescue fare discounts and is also offering a $199 GoWild All-You-Can-Fly Summer Pass to support travelers affected by Spirit Airlines\u2019 end of operations, helping customers maintain access to low fares.Frontier currently serves more than 100 routes previously flown by Spirit and will expand further this summer with nine additional routes, plus 15 additional daily flights across 18 former Spirit markets, giving customers more options to rebook their travel plans with confidence while keeping fares low.\u201cSpirit Airlines played an important role in expanding access to affordable travel and bringing more low fares to more people,\u201d said Bobby Schroeter, Frontier\u2019s Chief Commercial Officer. \u201cWe recognize this is a difficult time for their customers and team members. Frontier is making discounted fares available to help people keep their travel plans and maintain access to low fares.\u201dTo support impacted travelers, Frontier is offering up to 50% off base fares* across its network for travel through November 19. Customers can book by May 10 at FlyFrontier.com or on the Frontier mobile app using promo code SAVENOW. Travel on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday qualifies for a 50% base fare discount with a 21-day advance purchase, while other days of week are eligible for a 10% discount with no advance purchase required. Certain blackout dates apply.Frontier is also offering its 2026 GoWild Summer Pass for just $199**, providing access to unlimited flights across the airline\u2019s network through the summer.To learn more about the GoWild Summer Pass, click here.”\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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Spirit Airlines has officially shut down after 34 years in business, canceling all flights effective immediately.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the airline said:<\/p>\n
“It is with great disappointment that Spirit Airlines has started winding down its global operations, effective immediately. All flights have been cancelled, and customer service is no longer available. While we are not able to help rebook your flight on another airline, we will automatically process refunds for any flights purchased through Spirit with a credit or debit card to the original form of payment. We are proud of the impact of our ultra-low-cost model on the industry for the last 33 years and had hoped to serve our Guests for many years to come.”<\/p>\n
For more information on the wind-down process, please visit https:\/\/www.spiritrestructuring.com\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport issued a statement following Spirit Airlines ceasing operations:<\/p>\n “Spirit Airlines announced that it has ceased operations across its network. Passengers with upcoming flights to or from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport with Spirit are advised not to go to the Airport and should make alternative travel arrangements. More information is available at www.spiritrestructuring.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n “We recognize the significant disruption this decision may cause and remain confident that other air carriers will move quickly to help maintain service across the markets previously served by Spirit Airlines.”<\/p>\n Between Saturday, May 2, and Friday, May 15, Spirit Airlines had 54 arrivals and 55 departures scheduled at MSY with a total of 21,438 available seats. The destinations include Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FLL); Orlando, Florida (MCO); Tampa (TPA); Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW); and Chicago (ORD). <\/p>\n Airlines offering rescue fares: <\/p>\n With Spirit shutting down and canceling all flights, many airlines are helping stranded passengers with rescue fares.<\/p>\n United Airlines: <\/p>\n “For Spirit customers who had tickets to fly between May 02, 2026 and May 16, 2026, we\u2019re capping fares on most one-way United flights where Spirit also flew.”<\/p>\n Click here <\/a>to learn more. <\/p>\n Delta Airlines:<\/p>\n “If Spirit’s shutdown affected your travel plans, we’re here to help. We’re offering reduced, nonrefundable rescue fares for the next five days across domestic routes (nonstop and one-stop via our hubs) and routes between the U.S. & Latin America.”<\/p>\n JetBlue: <\/p>\n “To assist stranded customers with imminent travel to and from cities we serve, we’re offering $99 one-way fares for travelers with proof of a valid Spirit itinerary for the same route for travel through May 6, 2026* on JetBlue-operated nonstop routes that were operated by Spirit as of April*. If you’re stranded, call 1-800-JETBLUE to discuss your situation.<\/p>\n In addition, to help keep prices from increasing as availability changes, we’ve capped Blue Basic fares at $299 or less on JetBlue-operated nonstop routes to and from Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) and San Juan, PR (SJU) that were also operated by Spirit as of April*. These fare caps apply to new bookings made through May 8, 2026, for travel between May 2, 2026 and May 8, 2026.<\/p>\n *For travel within the United States on routes flown by JetBlue and Spirit, rescue fares and fare caps include government-imposed taxes and fees, where applicable. For San Juan, PR and international travel on routes flown by JetBlue and Spirit, special fares are in place but might be higher due to additional local government taxes and fees imposed. Additional baggage fees and other optional service charges may apply. Fare rules, including change\/cancellation policies, may also apply. JetBlue-operated flights only.”<\/p>\n Southwest: <\/p>\n “Southwest Airlines is prepared to assist travelers affected by disruptions related to Spirit Airlines\u2019 cessation of operations. Customers holding Spirit reservations may only access special Southwest fares at Southwest ticket counters at their departure airport for eligible routes through 11:59 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, May 6.<\/p>\n For domestic travel, these fares will be offered for flights where Southwest provides overlapping service, based on ticket mileage:<\/p>\n 1-500 miles: $200501-1,000 miles: $3001,000+ miles: $400<\/p>\n For international flights, Southwest will also offer discounted rates. In addition, Spirit Customers who hold Spirit Silver or Gold Status can enjoy the benefits of A-List with the airline\u2019s status match program<\/a>.”<\/p>\n American Airlines:<\/p>\n “The American Airlines team is doing everything we can to support Spirit Airlines customers and team members affected by Spirit’s immediate wind-down of operations. We are in touch with the Administration, including the Department of Transportation, on steps we are taking to help mitigate the impact on the communities Spirit serves and the traveling public.<\/p>\n To help customers whose travel may be disrupted, we immediately put rescue fares into place on Spirit routes where American also offers nonstop service. American serves 70 of the 72 airports Spirit presently serves, and 67 of the specific routes Spirit currently operates. We are also reviewing opportunities to add additional capacity \u2014 including utilizing larger aircraft and adding flights on critical routes \u2014 to support as many affected passengers as possible.<\/p>\n Spirit Airlines customers looking to book travel on American are encouraged to book directly through the American Airlines app or on aa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n American is working to provide transportation for Spirit team members who have been displaced on a work trip. In addition, we look forward to welcoming qualified Spirit team members to American. We will have a microsite on jobs.aa.com<\/a> this weekend for Spirit team members interested in joining the American Airlines team and will hold recruiting events in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n We recognize this is a difficult moment for the Spirit Airlines team and the airline’s customers, and American stands ready to assist however we can.”<\/p>\n Frontier: <\/p>\n “Frontier Airlines today announced systemwide rescue fare discounts and is also offering a $199 GoWild All-You-Can-Fly Summer Pass to support travelers affected by Spirit Airlines\u2019 end of operations, helping customers maintain access to low fares.<\/p>\n Frontier currently serves more than 100 routes previously flown by Spirit and will expand further this summer with nine additional routes, plus 15 additional daily flights across 18 former Spirit markets, giving customers more options to rebook their travel plans with confidence while keeping fares low.<\/p>\n \u201cSpirit Airlines played an important role in expanding access to affordable travel and bringing more low fares to more people,\u201d said Bobby Schroeter, Frontier\u2019s Chief Commercial Officer. \u201cWe recognize this is a difficult time for their customers and team members. Frontier is making discounted fares available to help people keep their travel plans and maintain access to low fares.\u201d<\/p>\n To support impacted travelers, Frontier is offering up to 50% off base fares* across its network for travel through November 19. Customers can book by May 10 at FlyFrontier.com or on the Frontier mobile app using promo code SAVENOW. Travel on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday qualifies for a 50% base fare discount with a 21-day advance purchase, while other days of week are eligible for a 10% discount with no advance purchase required. Certain blackout dates apply.<\/p>\n Frontier is also offering its 2026 GoWild Summer Pass for just $199**, providing access to unlimited flights across the airline\u2019s network through the summer.<\/p>\n