On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines announced that they would cease operations immediately. 

This is a dynamic situation and this page will be update as information becomes publicly available. All information provided on this site is meant to serve as a constituent services and information is collected from the Spirit Airlines announcement, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the State of Florida (for unemployment and re-employment benefits). 

TRAVELERS 

If you are a traveler who has a future trip booked with Spirit Airlines you are entitled to a refund from your booking provider.

  • Spirit announced on Saturday that all flights booked through the airline directly with a credit or debt card will be refunded automatically. 
  • Travelers who booked flights via a travel agent should contact the travel agent directly to request a refund, according to Spirit Airlines website.
  • Travelers who used a flight voucher or credit will receive more information as the court bankruptcy process plays continues. 
Spirit Airlines announced that they will not directly assist passengers with rebooking trips.

If you were currently traveling aboard with Spirit Airlines and now need assistance returning home to the United States, you should contact the local US Embassy or Consulate for information on carrier options and American Aboard Services they can provide. 

REBOOKING THROUGH A NEW AIRLINE (Updated last on Saturday, May 2, 2026)

United, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest are all capping ticket prices specifically for Spirit customers who now need to rebook cancelled flights. To access these special prices, individuals will need to provide at a minimum a Spirit flight confirmation number and proof of payment. Please refer to each individual airlines website for additional specifics.

These fares will only be available for a select time period:

  • JetBlue: Available for 72 hours
  • Southwest: Available for 72 hours (only in person at an airport ticket counter)
  • Delta: Available for 5 days
  • United: Available for two weeks

EMPLOYEES

Many major U.S. carriers have announced are extending travel pass benefits and spare jump seats to Spirit pilots, flight attendants, and other employees who need to return home.

Many carriers are also offering Spirit team members preferential employment interviews to ensure they jump the queue. In addition, both American Airlines and United Airlines are creating sites for Spirit employees looking to continue a career in aviation.

If you’re a Spirit employee in need of unemployment benefits and reemployment assistance, visit the Florida state website: https://www.floridajobs.org/reemployment-assistance-service-center/reemployment-assistance/claimants/apply-for-benefits