Spirit Airlines Cuts Flights from 12 US Cities Amid Bankruptcy Restructuring

Spirit Airlines is discontinuing service to Macon, Birmingham, Boise, and nine other U.S. cities as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring plan aimed at focusing on its most profitable markets. The airline is canceling its planned Macon to Fort Lauderdale flights and ending operations at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport effective October 3, 2025, along with flights from other cities to destinations including Fort Lauderdale, Newark, and Detroit. Spirit Airlines described these decisions as difficult but necessary to transform the business and position it for long-term success. Customers affected by these cancellations are being notified and offered refunds and alternative travel options. The airline’s strategy reflects a broader effort to streamline operations and concentrate on stronger performing markets to improve financial stability. Other carriers, such as Delta Airlines, continue to serve some of the affected airports, providing alternative travel options for displaced passengers.