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Spirit Airlines Shutting Down
Spirit Airlines has ceased operations. Here's what you need to know
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Is Spirit Airlines shutting down?
Yes. On Saturday, 2nd May 2026, Spirit announced that it is ceasing operations. The shutdown is effective immediately.
All Spirit flights are cancelled. This includes flights scheduled for the next few hours.
Spirit's customer service has also shut down.
If you have a flight scheduled with Spirit, you will need to book with another airline.
Spirit Airlines shut down next steps
Don't go to the airport
Spirit Airlines has shut down its airport customer service. There will be no dedicated support for Spirit customers at the airport.
Check you've received your refund
Most Spirit customers have already been refunded. If you paid with a debit or credit card, you should have your money back by now. Payments made via points or vouchers may not have been refunded.
Book your alternative airline
Airlines like Frontier, Breeze, and JetBlue fly similar routes at similar prices.
Check your travel insurance
Some types of travel insurance cover Scheduled Airline Failure Insurance (SAFI) and End Supplier Failure. Check the conditions of your travel insurance to see if the cost of your new flights will be covered.
Why is Spirit Airlines shutting down?
Spirit Airlines has faced financial difficulties since the pandemic, with claims that it has not made a profit since 2019.
With a recent increase in fuel prices and the failure to secure a $500m bailout from the Trump Administration, Spirit Airlines could not sustain its operating costs and has cancelled its flights.
The news was a surprise to both customers and staff.
Which airlines should I book instead?
Alternative Airlines tickets over 600 airlines, many of which offer the same routes and pricing as Spirit.
Discover some of the airlines you can fly with instead of Spirit:
- Frontier - Overall the most like Spirit
- Breeze - Same pricing
- JetBlue - Same routes, plus extra
- Allegiant Air - Same pricing, fewer routes
- Avelo - Same pricing, fewer routes
Pay later on Spirit alternatives
At Alternative Airlines, you can book your flights now and pay later. Rather than spending a large sum upfront, split the cost of your tickets into manageable instalments.
Choose the plan that works best for you with options including:
If you're living in the USA, then you can pay for flights with Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay and more!
Spirit Airlines shutting down FAQs
When is Spirit Airlines shutting down?
Spirit Airlines has already shut down.
It announced the end of its operations on Saturday, the 2nd of May 2026, and cancelled all its flights that same day.
Its customer support team no longer operates.
What happened to Spirit Airlines?
Spirit Airlines shut down after being unable to sustain operational costs.
Will Spirit Airlines come back?
It's doubtful that Spirit Airlines will return, especially anytime soon.
There have been no announcements or hints from Spirit that the airline will fly again.
Who can I fly with instead of Spirit?
There are plenty of airlines that you can fly with instead of Spirit.
If you're looking for an airline that feels the most like Spirit, then go with Frontier.
Frontier offers a similar pricing, baggage allowance and cabin to Spirit, with the addition of even more routes!
Other alternatives to Spirit include: