Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost air carrier, ceased all operations on May 3, 2026, at 3:00 AM ET, after 34 years in business. The shutdown resulted in the cancellation of all flights, with air traffic control records showing pilots and controllers signing off as the final flights landed following the announcement.
Its website now redirects to spiritrestructuring.com, advising customers not to proceed to airports. The carrier instructed travelers with purchased tickets to check the site for further instructions.
A statement on the website confirmed that refunds for tickets bought via credit or debit card had been issued and would be processed by the respective financial institutions.
Spirit Airlines, known for its budget-friendly fares, attributed its collapse in part to doubled jet fuel prices, a consequence of President Trump’s policies toward Iran. The airline’s financial struggles were exacerbated by the sudden surge in fuel costs, which made operations unsustainable.
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