Spirit Airlines Layoffs

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Layoff rounds

544

Employees laid off

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Funding stage

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Total raised

Spirit Airlines has 5 publicly reported layoff rounds on record between August 19, 2022 and May 2, 2026. A total of about 544 employees were affected across these rounds.

Layoff history

May 2, 2026WARN notice

Spirit Airlines cut 186 employees

186 laid off Location New York, NY Effective May 2, 2026 Facility LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 9400 Ditmars Blvd East Elmhurst, NY, 11369

Spirit Airlines disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York, NY operations in May 2, 2026. Approximately 186 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

October 31, 2025WARN notice

Spirit Airlines cut staff

Location East Elmhurst, NY Effective January 31, 2026 Facility 9400 Ditmars Blvd East Elmhurst, NY, 11369

Spirit Airlines disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its East Elmhurst, NY operations in October 31, 2025.

Reason: Layoff Temporary

September 25, 2025WARN notice

Spirit Airlines cut 51 employees

51 laid off Location Irving, TX Effective December 1, 2025 Facility Spirit Airlines (W PGL Warehouse)

Spirit Airlines disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Irving, TX operations in September 25, 2025. Approximately 51 roles were eliminated.

September 24, 2025WARN notice

Spirit Airlines cut 173 employees

173 laid off Location Houston, TX Effective December 1, 2025 Facility Spirit Airlines (IAH)

Spirit Airlines disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Houston, TX operations in September 24, 2025. Approximately 173 roles were eliminated.

August 19, 2022WARN notice

Spirit Airlines cut 134 employees

134 laid off Location Dallas, TX Effective September 30, 2022 Facility Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Dallas, TX operations in August 19, 2022. Approximately 134 roles were eliminated.

Data for Spirit Airlines is compiled from public WARN Act filings and reporting linked above. See our methodology.