"Spirit Airlines announced some dispiriting news for travelers and company employees: it will cut 25% of its flight capacity in November 2025 and brace for further job cuts. After declaring its second bankruptcy in less than a year earlier this month, CEO Dave Davis revealed the news in a memo to employees on Wednesday, emphasizing that the reductions are necessary for the company to focus on its more profitable markets."
"Related: Spirit Airlines Issues New Dress Code After Last Year's Viral Crop Top Incident The airline's restructuring arrives amid heavy financial losses this year. CNBC reports that Spirit lost nearly $257 million between March and June 2025. And after emerging from bankruptcy earlier this year, the company has faced weak travel demand, increased competition, and rising costs (especially following its failed merger with JetBlue)."
Spirit Airlines will reduce flight capacity by 25% in November 2025 and prepare for additional job cuts. The company declared its second bankruptcy in less than a year, with CEO Dave Davis saying reductions will refocus operations on more profitable markets. Spirit reported nearly $257 million in losses between March and June 2025 and faces weak travel demand, rising costs, and increased competition after a failed JetBlue merger. The carrier has already dropped routes in 11 cities. Recent workforce changes include pilot furloughs and demotions and voluntary unpaid leave for some flight attendants. Union negotiations are expected to be difficult as rivals expand into abandoned routes, potentially raising prices and reducing choices for holiday travelers.
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