Spirit Airlines says it’s going out of business after 34 years and is ending operations immediately
Spirit Airlines has announced it is ceasing operations immediately after 34 years in business. The ultra-low-cost carrier, known for its bright yellow planes and irreverent advertising, has canceled all flights and shut down customer service. The airline cited the end of its operations but expressed pride in its impact on the aviation industry.
- ▪Spirit Airlines has ceased operations after 34 years.
- ▪All flights have been canceled and customer service is no longer available.
- ▪The airline was known for its ultra-low-cost model and distinctive branding.
- ▪Spirit Airlines employed approximately 17,000 people at its peak.
- ▪The announcement was made on May 2, 2026.
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Business breaking Spirit Airlines says it’s going out of business after 34 years and is ending operations immediately By Associated Press Published May 2, 2026, 2:40 a.m. ET Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultra-low cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes and employed about 17,000 people said it had “started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately.” Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years.
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