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Spirit Airlines Appoints Dave Davis as CEO to Lead Post-Bankruptcy Transformation

The former Sun Country CFO will spearhead Spirit's shift toward a premium airline model starting April 21, following its emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

A Spirit commercial airliner prepares to land at San Diego International Airport in San Diego, California, U.S., January 18, 2024.
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Overview

  • Dave Davis, previously CFO at Sun Country Airlines, has been named Spirit Airlines' new CEO, effective April 21.
  • Spirit Airlines recently completed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, which involved debt restructuring, layoffs, and asset sales.
  • Davis’s leadership will focus on rebranding Spirit from an ultra-low-cost carrier to a more premium airline to attract higher-paying customers.
  • His contract includes a $950,000 annual salary, a $4 million signing bonus, and performance incentives up to 250% of his base salary.
  • Sun Country Airlines confirmed its stability despite the departures of CFO Davis and COO Gregory Mays, who also announced his exit.