Spirit Airlines Halts Birmingham Service Amidst Second Bankruptcy Filing
Spirit Airlines Halts Birmingham Service Amidst Second Bankruptcy Filing
Spirit Airlines is set to discontinue all service at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) starting October 3, 2025. This decision closely follows the airline’s second bankruptcy filing, which occurred in August 2025, highlighting its ongoing financial struggles.
The low-cost carrier, which commenced operations in Birmingham in October 2024, initially offered non-stop flights to Fort Lauderdale before expanding to include routes to Newark, New Jersey, and Detroit, Michigan.
Customers holding bookings for flights after the October 3 service cessation date will receive email notifications detailing the changes and providing instructions on how to secure refunds. For additional assistance, passengers are directed to the “Contact Us” section of Spirit Airlines’ official website.
The August bankruptcy filing comes mere months after Spirit Airlines emerged from a prior Chapter 11 reorganization. CEO Dave Davis has indicated that despite previous efforts to reduce debt and secure capital, further significant measures are necessary to stabilize the airline’s long-term position. Union leaders have reportedly advised flight attendants to brace for various potential outcomes as the company navigates its financial challenges, which include substantial losses incurred since 2020. The airline has also implemented cost-cutting initiatives, including planned pilot furloughs and downgrades, set to take effect in October and November.
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