Another Ceased Airlines added in the list: Spirit Airlines, a 34 year old operated in the global market

Spirit Airlines was founded in 1964, which was initially started as Clippert Trucking Company. In 1983, it commenced it’s operation as Charter One Airlines. Later in 1992, which was 34 years ago the airline was named as Spirit Airlines. Finally Spirit Airlines has shut the operations permanently on May, 2^nd 2026.

About Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines was an ultra low cost airline headquartered in Dania Beach, Florida. In the beginning, it was started as Trucking Company operated as charter flights serving United States. Later, it started to operate as Spirit Airlines and served many destinations.

How Spirit airline passengers book another flights on capped ticket prices?

Spirit customers can now rebook with United, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest airlines. They are all capping ticket prices exclusively for Spirit customers.

How to access the special prices?

Passengers must show the spirit airline flight confirmation number and proof of the payment

These fares will only be available for a select time period:

• JetBlue: Available for 72 hours
• Southwest: Available for 72 hours only in person at an airport ticket counter
• Delta: Available for 5 days
• United: Available for two weeks online.

How to get refund from Spirit Airlines?

👉Visit https://spiritrestructuring.com/guests

Passengers who booked via travel agent may avail refund from them.

If you have not booked ticket via credit / debit card, apply for refund by submit a claim to the U.S. bankruptcy court.

Why Spirit Airlines has shut down all its operations?

Since it was an ultra low cost airline, the main reason is bankruptcy. Additionally Spirit said, “Due to the Iran war, this airline suffered a lot due to the peak rise of jet fuel prices“. This airline filed for bankruptcy protection in November 2024 and August 2025

How to file a claim at Spirit Airlines?

👉Visit https://dm.epiq11.com/case/spiritairlines/info

To file a claim, Login or register through https://www.epiqworkflow.com/account/login?returnUrl=%2Fcases%2Fspj

Whom / How to contact if you have questions unanswered?

If you have any further questions, please contact our claims agent, Epiq, by emailing SpiritAirlinesInfo@epiqglobal.com or calling (855) 952-6606 (for toll-free U.S. and Canada calls) or (971) 715-2831 (for international calls).

Email: spiritcomms@fticonsulting.com