Spirit Airlines' Bankruptcy Sparks Service Cancellations and Industry Shifts
Originally Published 4 months ago — by AL.com
Spirit Airlines will cease operations at Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport on October 3 following its second bankruptcy filing in August, with customers advised to check for refunds and updates. The airline, which started service in Birmingham in 2024, has been struggling financially, having lost over $2.5 billion since 2020, and is implementing cost-cutting measures including furloughs and job downgrades.