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Spirit Airlines (SAVE), operated by Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., is a low-fare carrier in the scheduled passenger air transportation industry. News about Spirit frequently focuses on its low-fare business model, its evolving Guest experience, and its financial and restructuring activities. The company serves destinations throughout the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean and emphasizes flexible, affordable travel options.
Recent news releases have highlighted major financial restructuring steps, including a restructuring support agreement with a supermajority of certain bondholders and the commencement of a prearranged Chapter 11 process. Spirit has publicly stated that it expects to continue operating flights while using Chapter 11 to reduce debt and adjust its balance sheet. Company communications also note expectations regarding delisting from a national securities exchange and the anticipated cancellation of existing common stock as part of the restructuring.
Operational and product news covers Spirit’s transformed Guest experience, such as the launch of the Go Big, Go Comfy, Go Savvy and Go travel options, all of which include the flexibility of no change or cancellation fees. Releases describe new premium offerings, revised boarding processes with five groups, and priority check‑in at select airports. Marketing campaigns, including collaborations with public figures to promote options like Go Comfy, also appear in the company’s news flow.
Network updates feature new routes and market entries, such as inaugural service in Alabama with daily nonstop flights between Birmingham and Fort Lauderdale. Financial news includes quarterly results, liquidity updates, cost‑saving initiatives, credit facilities and card processing agreements. For investors and travelers, following SAVE news provides insight into Spirit’s restructuring progress, operational adjustments, fare options and route developments.
This news page aggregates these releases and related coverage, allowing users to review historical announcements on restructuring milestones, product changes, leadership updates and network expansions associated with Spirit Airlines and the SAVE ticker.
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Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long-term leases for ten Airbus A321-200neo aircraft and sale and lease-backs of five Airbus A320-200neo aircraft to Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE). Deliveries are set between 2021 and 2024. This partnership aims to enhance Spirit's fleet efficiency and support its growth plans. The deal underscores ALC's tailored fleet solutions and Spirit's efforts to maintain a competitive, fuel-efficient fleet.
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) reported Q2 2021 financial results with total operating revenues of $859.3 million, a significant increase from $138.5 million in 2020, but down 15.2% compared to Q2 2019. The airline ended the quarter with $2.2 billion in liquidity. A net loss of $287.9 million was reported, resulting in a diluted loss per share of $(2.73). Despite challenges from COVID-19, Spirit achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $62.1 million, marking an improvement from $(273.2) million in Q2 2020. Load factor stood at 84.4%, slightly below pre-pandemic levels, while cost management efforts showed some success.
On July 8, 2021, Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced plans to expand operations at Orlando International Airport (MCO), launching over 80 daily departures by year-end. This development includes 20 additional flights and 10 new destinations compared to two years ago. Spirit aims to restore pre-pandemic flights to international locations like Cartagena and Guatemala City while adding new domestic routes to cities like Louisville and Milwaukee. The airline's operations will be 45% larger than at the end of 2019, further reinforcing its position as a leading carrier at MCO.
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Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) will launch nonstop flights from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) to four Florida destinations starting October 7, 2021. Flights to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando will operate daily, while Fort Myers and Tampa will have service four and three times weekly, respectively. This addition marks Manchester's inclusion as the eleventh new city in Spirit's network over the past year. The airline plans to enhance its fleet with 16 new Airbus A320neo planes in 2021 and 21 more in 2022, aiming to provide affordable travel options to more markets.
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Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) has inaugurated its first flight from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), marking a significant milestone. The airline also announced two new nonstop routes to Tampa (TPA) and Fort Myers (RSW), launching later this year. Starting May 27, 2021, Spirit will offer daily flights to Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Orlando, and Los Angeles, with additional services to Pensacola set for June. With the addition of these routes, travelers from SDF can access nonstop flights to seven cities, enhancing travel options and stimulating local economic growth.
Spirit Airlines (SAVE) has launched a new aircraft featuring designs from DreamWorks Animation's upcoming film, Spirit Untamed, set to release on June 4, 2021. This collaboration highlights the airline's commitment to creating memorable travel experiences, emphasizing their motto of giving guests the freedom to connect and explore. The aircraft is part of Spirit's Fit Fleet™, which includes 160 Airbus planes. Guests flying on the new plane will receive benefits that enhance their travel experience, including 1,000 Free Spirit points and a digital rental of the film.
On May 3, 2021, Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) completed several liability management transactions, raising $371.3 million through the issuance of shares to holders of its 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025. The majority of these proceeds were utilized to redeem $340 million of its 8.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2025. Additionally, Spirit issued $500 million in 1.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026. These transactions are expected to reduce debt by $31.8 million and provide annual interest savings of $30.1 million.