Feb. 12 at 6:22 PM
Spirit Airlines sold 20 additional Airbus aircraft as it continues downsizing its fleet amid its second bankruptcy in less than a year. Most of the planes were already out of service, and the sales will reduce the fleet to 94 aircraft, with phase-outs beginning in April. The company said the move aligns with its strategy to focus on core routes and operate a more efficient fleet.
At the same time, Spirit is recalling about 500 flight attendants from furlough ahead of the spring break travel season. The airline previously furloughed more than 1,300 flight attendants and hundreds of pilots as part of cost-cutting efforts.
Spirit has also held talks with Frontier Airlines and investment firm Castlelake, though no deal has been reached. Management said natural attrition and voluntary measures are helping right-size staffing levels as the carrier works to stabilize operations.
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