The translation of the text «Закрытие Spirit Airlines: причины и что делать с отменами рейсов» into English is: «Closure of Spirit Airlines: reasons and what to do about flight cancellations»
2 may 2026 в 18:37
After approximately two years of bankruptcy and financial difficulties, Spirit Airlines officially ceased operations on May 2, 2026. The popular budget airline had previously attempted to merge with JetBlue Airlines, but after that effort failed, Spirit closed its doors and canceled numerous flights.
Below, you will learn what was the last straw for Spirit Airlines and what else is known about its closure, including information on what to do if your flight was canceled.
Yes, as mentioned earlier, Spirit officially announced its closure on May 1, 2026. In the company’s statement, it said: «We regret to inform you that on May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines began an orderly wind-down of its operations, effective immediately. Dear passengers: all flights are canceled, and customer support is no longer available».
According to NBC News, Spirit employed about 17,000 staff in 2025.
Spirit cited rising oil prices amid the war with Iran in 2026 as a reason for its closure.
«Despite the company’s efforts, the recent significant rise in oil prices and other business pressures have severely impacted Spirit’s financial outlook», - the company stated. «Without additional funding, Spirit had no choice but to initiate this wind-down».
Spirit’s President and CEO Dave Davis added to the company’s announcement that «hundreds of millions of dollars in additional liquidity were needed to sustain the business, which Spirit simply does not have and could not secure».
Davis also noted that the company «is grateful to our tireless Spirit team for their tremendous efforts during our reorganization», - adding, «They tirelessly provided a safe, affordable, and award-winning option for travelers».
As Spirit’s customer support ceased operations, travelers began seeking information on how to obtain refunds for canceled flights.
«While we cannot assist you in booking a flight with another airline, we will automatically process refunds for any flights purchased through Spirit using a credit or debit card to the original form of payment», - the company stated in a public announcement via X
Below, you will learn what was the last straw for Spirit Airlines and what else is known about its closure, including information on what to do if your flight was canceled.
Yes, as mentioned earlier, Spirit officially announced its closure on May 1, 2026. In the company’s statement, it said: «We regret to inform you that on May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines began an orderly wind-down of its operations, effective immediately. Dear passengers: all flights are canceled, and customer support is no longer available».
According to NBC News, Spirit employed about 17,000 staff in 2025.
Spirit cited rising oil prices amid the war with Iran in 2026 as a reason for its closure.
«Despite the company’s efforts, the recent significant rise in oil prices and other business pressures have severely impacted Spirit’s financial outlook», - the company stated. «Without additional funding, Spirit had no choice but to initiate this wind-down».
Spirit’s President and CEO Dave Davis added to the company’s announcement that «hundreds of millions of dollars in additional liquidity were needed to sustain the business, which Spirit simply does not have and could not secure».
Davis also noted that the company «is grateful to our tireless Spirit team for their tremendous efforts during our reorganization», - adding, «They tirelessly provided a safe, affordable, and award-winning option for travelers».
As Spirit’s customer support ceased operations, travelers began seeking information on how to obtain refunds for canceled flights.
«While we cannot assist you in booking a flight with another airline, we will automatically process refunds for any flights purchased through Spirit using a credit or debit card to the original form of payment», - the company stated in a public announcement via X
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