In a bid to "return to profitability," the Florida-based airline announced plans to furlough, demote flight crews starting in October.

Spirit Airlines said on Monday that it will furlough about 270 pilots while demoting another 140, as the cash-strapped budget carrier looks to scale down its workforce to match a downsized schedule.

The poster child for no-frills service and deeply discounted fares is furloughing hundreds of pilots this fall as it ...

Spirit emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March and has been trying to win over customers with more upscale travel options.

Spirit Airlines (OTC:SAVEQ) will furlough roughly 270 pilots and demote 140 more as the company looks to align its workforce with a lighter flight schedule. The company confirmed on Monday that the ...

Spirit Airlines said on Monday it will furlough about 270 pilots while demoting another 140, as the cash-strapped budget ...

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Starting Oct. 7, low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is expanding its network with 15 different routes, according to the ...

Spirit Airlines is launching a new route connecting Fort Lauderdale to Key West, while Frontier Airlines is adding service to ...

Democratic senators demand answers from Delta Air Lines about its AI ticket pricing plans, citing concerns over fare ...

Ever since Delta mentioned it is using AI to set prices on domestic flights, the backlash against the carrier has grown.

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