Spirit Airlines Pilot Removed After Kansas Stalking Arrest

Dominic A Cipolla, a Spirit Airlines pilot, was arrested at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on stalking charges involving two minors from Kansas. He was taken into custody on July 17, held as a fugitive locally, then transferred to Johnson County, Kansas, where he posted a $12,500 bond and awaits a court appearance. The charges include a felony related to the younger victim, carrying a potential one to three-year prison sentence, and a misdemeanor involving the older victim, with possible fines or jail time. Spirit Airlines confirmed awareness of the situation, stating the matter is unrelated to Cipolla's job duties and that he has been removed from duty pending investigation. Another pilot was assigned to operate the affected flight. Cipolla joined Spirit in 2022 and has a military background, while the airline has recently faced other incidents involving sex crimes.