Spirit Retires Airbus A319 Fleet

The carrier phased out its A319s last week.

A Spirit Airbus A319 pushing back at LAX. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | James Dinsdale)

[ Planes ]January 12, 2025 8:00 am ET

By Ryan Ewing

In its latest cost-cutting move, Spirit has phased out its remaining Airbus A319s earlier than planned. Initially, the ultra-low-cost carrier planned to axe the small fleet during the second quarter of 2025.

The last aircraft ‒ N535NK ‒ operated its final revenue flight on Jan. 6 from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to Flightradar24 data. The aircraft then ferried to Coolidge, Arizona, on Jan. 10.

Per Cirium Fleet Analyzer data, the airline’s current fleet count includes 163 active A320 and A321 series aircraft.

N536NK ended revenue operations on Jan. 2. It later ferried to Coolidge on Jan. 8. Both aircraft are just over 14 years old.

It remains unclear whether the aircraft will remain in storage or parted out. Spirit is in the process of trimming its fleet, with plans to remove 23 older A320 and A321 aircraft in the coming weeks.

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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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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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