Spirit Airlines
- IATA/ICAO Code
- NK/NKS
- Airline Type
- Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier
- Hub(s)
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport , Chicago O'Hare International Airport , Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport , Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport , Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport , Harry Reid International Airport , Miami International Airport , Orlando International Airport , Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport , Atlantic City International Airport
- Year Founded
- 1983
- CEO
- Ted Christie
- Country
- United States
- Loyalty Program
- Free Spirit
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Pratt & Whitney Engine Issues See Spirit Airlines Up $200m In Compensation
Spirit Airlines is to receive up to $200m in compensation as part of Pratt & Whitney's ongoing engine woes and legal settlements.
Are You Going To San Francisco? The Big Oakland Airport Name Change Hearing
Preliminary passage of a name change to Oakland International Airport for marketing purposes, but concerns are many.
Spirit Airlines Shakes Up Summer Schedule Just 1 Week After Major Increase
Last week, Spirit added a ton of flights.
Spirit Airlines Will Close Its Crew Base At Atlantic City International Airport
The news comes as the airline is reducing its capacity with deferred deliveries and the accelerated removals and inspections of the PW1100G engines.
Spirit Airlines Defers Airbus A320/321neo Deliveries & Plans 260 Pilot Furloughs To Save Cash
Spirit Airlines continues shoring up its liquidity, with the agreement signed shortly after its deal with Pratt & Whitney.
Spirit Airlines Recently Added 300,000 Seats To Its Summer Schedule
More than 305,000 seats were added to the airline's summer schedule.
JetBlue Shrinking Capacity In 2024 To Refocus After Failed Spirit Airlines Merger
With deferred aircraft deliveries and Pratt & Whitney engine turnaround time issues, JetBlue's yearly capacity will contract.
New FAA AD On Pratt & Whitney PW1100G Engines Could Cost US Airlines Over $150 Million
A new directive by the FAA has added more engine parts to be inspected by PW1100G operators.
Spirit Airlines To Get Monthly Compensation Payment From Pratt & Whitney Engine Issues
The payments are estimated to boost the airline’s liquidity between $150 million and $200 million.
FAA Targets Spirit Airlines With Nearly $150,000 Fine For Violating Cargo Safety Regulations
The issue relates to a shipment in 2022.
Spirit Airlines Seat Size Comparison: How Do The Dimensions Differ?
The carrier has two main seating options.
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 208: Huge American Airlines Order, JetBlue Breaks Up With Spirit Airlines
Join Tom and Jo for the latest from the world of aviation.
5 Exotic Destinations Americans Can Fly To Without A Passport
Looking for your next holiday destination without a passport? These might be some destinations to consider.
JetBlue And Spirit Airlines Pilots To Proceed With Respective Pilot Contract Negotiations
With the merger plans falling through, ALPA councils for JetBlue and Spirit make it clear that contract renegotiations will be initiated.
JetBlue Officially Kills Spirit Airlines Merger Agreement
While the two airlines planned to appeal the decision to block the merger, JetBlue announced it was ending its merger agreement with Spirit Airlines.
Spirit Airlines Is Making Big Network Changes To Overcome Its Challenges
International flying has taken a particularly big hit recently.
Fly With Mario: Spirit Airlines Features Airbus A320neo With Super Nintendo World Decal
The airline is also running a special sweepstakes for a chance to visit the themed land.
Who Owns Spirit Airlines?
No one person owns the publicly traded company, but a few entities have more shares than others.
Up To 58 Daily Flights: The Huge Boston-Greater NYC Market Examined
Spirit is returning, effectively replacing JetBlue to Newark.