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Spirit to Pull Out of Phoenix, Milwaukee, Rochester and St. Louis in January 2026

The retreat reflects a Chapter 11 restructuring that realigns a smaller fleet toward stronger markets.

Overview

  • Service at the four U.S. airports ends Jan. 8, 2026, and seasonal Bucaramanga flights end Jan. 13.
  • Spirit says the cuts stem from a 2026 schedule reset to align with a smaller operating fleet and concentrate on its strongest markets.
  • The airline plans roughly 100 peak daily departures from Fort Lauderdale next year and will raise frequencies on more than 40 routes.
  • Near-term additions include new Fort Lauderdale flights to Key West, Belize and Grand Cayman, plus resumed Newark service to Palm Beach and San Juan.
  • The retrenchment follows two Chapter 11 filings since late 2024 and an SEC-detailed plan to reduce preferred gate access, airport rents and fleet size, with affected travelers to be offered refunds.