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Spirit Airlines Cancels Planned Q1 Pilot Furloughs, Scales Back Captain Downgrades

A union-challenged attrition model prompted a staffing revision during the carrier's court-supervised restructuring.

Overview

  • Spirit said it will not proceed with the first‑quarter furlough of up to 365 pilots that was announced in October.
  • Planned captain downgrades to first officer were cut to 25 from 170, according to the company.
  • ALPA said management revised its staffing and attrition assumptions, undermining the case for large-scale furloughs.
  • The airline reports a pilot roster of about 2,400, following earlier steps that included roughly 600 pilot furloughs.
  • Chapter 11 restructuring efforts continue as tentative labor concessions still require union ratification and bankruptcy-court approval to unlock additional DIP financing.