Spirit Airlines Is Winding Down All Operations
Spirit Airlines has begun an orderly wind-down of all operations effective May 2, 2026. All flights have been canceled and customer service is no longer available. The airline cited disappointment in ending its 34-year run as an ultra-low-cost carrier.
- ▪Spirit Airlines started winding down operations on May 2, 2026.
- ▪All flights have been canceled and customer support is no longer accessible.
- ▪Guests and vendors are directed to contact the claims agent, Epiq, for further information.
- ▪The airline operated for 34 years with an ultra-low-cost business model.
- ▪A dedicated website and contact information have been provided for claims and inquiries.
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Spirit Is Winding Down All Operations Guests Spirit Guests should not go to the airport. For more information regarding your refund status and next steps, please visit our Guests page. Learn More Vendors For more information and FAQs, please visit our Vendors page. Learn More Announcement It is with great disappointment that on May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately. To our Guests: all flights have been cancelled, and customer service is no longer available. We are proud of the impact of our ultra-low-cost model on the industry over the last 34 years and had hoped to serve our Guests for many years to come. This website contains information about the wind-down process.
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