US Airlines Add Flights After Spirit Airlines Shutdown
Following the Spirit Airlines shutdown on May 2, 2026, US carriers are adding flights and offering rescue fares to serve 60,000 daily displaced passengers.
May 13, 20265 min
Airlines
Spirit Airlines Pilots Ferry Grounded A320s to Storage
Former Spirit Airlines pilots are being hired for ferry flights to move the carrier's 114 grounded A320s to desert storage after its May 2 shutdown.
May 8, 20266 min
Business
ACY Loses 75% of Flights After Spirit Airlines Shutdown
Spirit Airlines' shutdown leaves Atlantic City Airport with a 75% flight gap, impacting up to 2,400 daily passengers and forcing layoffs.
May 8, 20264 min
Business
Spirit Airlines Shutdown Leaves LaGuardia Terminal Deserted
Spirit Airlines' abrupt shutdown leaves LaGuardia's Marine Air Terminal deserted as the carrier begins a $217M liquidation process in bankruptcy court.
May 6, 20265 min
Business
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down; Major Carriers Offer Rescue Fares
Spirit Airlines ceased all operations on May 2, 2026, prompting major US carriers to offer rescue fares to stranded passengers with DOT coordination.
May 3, 20265 min
Business
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down; Competitors Launch Rescue Fares for Passengers
Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations, prompting competitors to offer rescue fares for stranded passengers and impacting approximately 17,000...
May 3, 20264 min
Business
Spirit Airlines Shutdown Looms; Detroit DTW Faces Major Impact
Spirit Airlines' potential shutdown threatens major disruption at Detroit's DTW airport, raising concerns over passenger refunds, employee jobs, and...
May 2, 20265 min
Business
Royal Air Philippines Ceases Operations, Enters Liquidation
Royal Air Philippines has entered administration, canceling approximately 4,000 flights and ceasing all operations amid severe declines in passenger traffic.
Mar 17, 20264 min
Business