Spirit Cuts Over 30 Routes

The carrier is axing service across its network.

A Spirit A319 in Las Vegas (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

[ Routes ]September 28, 2024 3:21 pm ET

By Ryan Ewing

Spirit is removing up to 35 routes as part of a sweeping network shake-up. The ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) — which reported a net loss of nearly $200 million in the second quarter of 2024 — has made several cutbacks in recent months, including pilot furloughs and aircraft deferrals.

Starting this fall, the airline is planning to axe several routes across its network. These changes join recent market exits by the carrier.

By the end of September, Spirit will have exited 44 markets in 2024 compared to last year. However, the airline notes that it also added 77 new markets.

The carrier continues to grapple with a slew of problems, most notably ongoing issues with Pratt and Whitney GTF engines on its A320neo-series fleet, which have grounded dozens of aircraft.

Spirit’s latest route cuts were included in this weekend’s Cirium Diio schedule update. The following routes were removed from the airline’s schedule beginning in September, October, or November:

Origin	Destination
ATL	ORD
BDL	MCO
BNA	BOS
BNA	LGA
BNA	MIA
BOS	CHS
BOS	CMH
BOS	IAH
BOS	MCI
BOS	ORD
BOS	ORF
BOS	PIT
BUR	PDX
CHS	DTW
CHS	LAS
CHS	LGA
CLT	ORD
CMH	DFW
CMH	EWR
DFW	MCI
DFW	MEM
DFW	MKE
DFW	PHL
DTW	MCI
DTW	EWR
FLL	SLC
LAS	MSP
LAS	SDF
LAS	STL
LAX	SDF
LGA	PIT
PDX	SAN
PDX	SJC
SAN	SLC

With the latest schedule update, Spirit is slated to operate roughly 18% fewer flights in the fourth quarter of 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023. Data from Cirium Fleet Analyzer shows the ULCC with 21 Pratt and Whitney-powered A320neos and two A321neos in storage at the time of writing.

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Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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