Spirit Airlines Closed for Good: What Flyers Need to Do NOW

Spirit Airlines Shuts Down — Here’s How to Get Your Refund + New Flight Deals

Spirit Airlines has officially stopped all flights and shut down operations, leaving travelers to figure out refunds and new travel plans on their own. The airline says refunds will be issued depending on how you booked, but they will not assist with rebooking flights on other airlines.

After ongoing financial struggles and rising operating costs—including higher jet fuel prices—Spirit was unable to successfully emerge from its second bankruptcy and shut down operations.

What to do now:

Refunds
- Paid with credit/debit card → Request your refund on Spirit’s website
- Booked through a travel agent → Contact them directly
- Used points or vouchers → Refunds will be handled later through bankruptcy court
Extra costs
- Spirit will NOT cover hotels or replacement flights
- Check your travel insurance or credit card for possible reimbursement

Airlines offering help:

Frontier
- Up to 50% off fares (book by May 10, travel through Nov 19) with code SAVENOW
- $199 GoWild Summer Pass option
JetBlue
- $99 one-way rescue fares (call to book, through May 6)
- Fare cap of $299 on select nonstop routes through May 8
Southwest
- Special fares:
  - 0–500 miles: $200
  - 501–1,000 miles: $300
  - 1,000+ miles: $400
American Airlines
- Rescue fares on select routes + added capacity