JetBlue Wins Spirit's LaGuardia Slots With $58.5M Bid
JetBlue acquired Spirit's LaGuardia Airport slots for $58.5 million, securing 12 daily round-trip flights through the bankruptcy process.
Jul 21, 20266 min
Airlines
Setna iO Begins First U.S. A320neo Teardown in Arizona
Setna iO acquired a former Spirit Airlines A320neo for teardown at AerSale's Arizona facility to address the global shortage of serviceable parts.
Jul 11, 20263 min
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Aircastle to Return Four Ex-Spirit A320neos to Service
Aircastle plans to return four recovered Airbus A320neo aircraft to service by mid-2027 to address global aircraft supply shortages.
Jul 11, 20263 min
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Spirit Airlines Auctions LGA Slots, Fleet in SDNY Sale
Spirit Airlines is holding a critical asset auction on July 9, 2026, offering 22 LaGuardia slot pairs, Airbus aircraft, and its loyalty program.
Jul 9, 20263 min
Business
Frontier Airlines Adds 8 New Routes After Spirit Shutdown
Frontier Airlines has launched service on eight routes formerly operated by the defunct Spirit Airlines with fares starting at $39.
Jul 6, 20264 min
Airlines
Spirit Airlines Headquarters Auction and FLL Gate Update
Spirit Airlines extended bidding deadlines for its former headquarters as competitors like Avianca adjust operations at FLL following the liquidation.
Jun 27, 20264 min
Business
House Panel Debates Airline Competition and Consolidation
A House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing examined U.S. airline consolidation, market competition, and the recent collapse of Spirit Airlines.
Jun 25, 20263 min
Regulatory
Spirit Airlines Liquidation: US Budget Model Faces Crisis
Spirit Airlines ceased operations in May 2026 after bankruptcy, highlighting a structural shift toward premium revenue among major U.S. carriers.
Jun 21, 20263 min
Business
JetBlue Expands at FLL, Targeting American Airlines Hub
JetBlue captures 36% market share at FLL following Spirit Airlines' collapse, targeting 150 daily flights by late 2026 to compete with American Airlines.
Jun 15, 20263 min
Airlines
FAA Targets Spirit Airlines Slots for LCC Auction at LGA
The FAA seeks to auction 22 Spirit Airlines slots at LaGuardia to a low-cost carrier to preserve market competition and prevent legacy carrier dominance.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Regulatory
Spirit Airlines Closure: Workers Seek Jobs at FLL Career Fair
Following the Spirit Airlines closure, thousands of displaced workers are seeking new roles at the Port Everglades Career Fair in Fort Lauderdale.
May 28, 20263 min
Airlines
Spirit Airlines Liquidation: $1.61 Loss Per Dollar Revenue
Spirit Airlines ceased operations after an operating loss of $1.61 per dollar earned and a failed $500 million federal bailout request.
May 23, 20264 min
Business
American Airlines AAL Stock Rises on Oil and Demand Gains
American Airlines Group stock rose 1.91% on May 22, 2026, as investors balanced strong summer travel demand against the Strait of Hormuz oil crisis.
May 23, 20264 min
Business
Delta Doubles Las Vegas to Austin Flights in Fall 2026
Delta is doubling daily Las Vegas-Austin flights to two starting in fall 2026, growing its market share after Spirit's shutdown.
May 16, 20265 min
Airlines
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 Ceases Operations Following Blocked JetBlue Merger
Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations, resulting in 17,000 job losses, following its 2024 bankruptcy and a blocked merger attempt with JetBlue.
May 3, 20264 min
Business
JetBlue Launches 11 Florida Routes After Spirit Airlines Shutdown
JetBlue launches 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale following the abrupt shutdown of Spirit Airlines, absorbing key markets and expanding its Florida hub.
May 3, 20265 min
Airlines