Spirit Airlines
Ultra Low Cost Carrier in the US, Caribbean and Latin America
Spirit Airlines was an ultra-low-cost carrier operating flights across the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The airline flew to 60+ destinations with 500+ daily flights. As of May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines began an orderly wind-down of all operations, cancelling all flights and shutting down customer service.
Passengers book ultra-low-fare flights online to 60+ destinations served by Spirit's fleet
budget-conscious travelers
Background.
- Status
- unknown
- Business model
- unknown
- Company
- Spirit Airlines
- Launched
- 1993
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