Spirit Airlines Plans Aircraft Auction Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
Spirit Airlines is moving forward with plans to auction 20 of its Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft as part of its ongoing bankruptcy restructuring.
The ultra-low-cost carrier filed for Chapter 11 protection for the second time in a year in August 2025, citing financial pressures and a need to realign its fleet with its updated commercial strategy.
In a court filing submitted Wednesday in New York, Spirit Aviation Holdings asked a US bankruptcy judge to approve bidding procedures for the sale.
The airline said shrinking its fleet would help lower........
