Spirit is reshuffling its network for 2026, ending service at four U.S. airports along with an international destination.
A Spirit spokesperson told AirlineGeeks the changes are part of broader efforts to “better position the airline for the future” and “align with our smaller operating fleet.”
The carrier will discontinue service at Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Phoenix; Rochester, New York; and St. Louis, effective Jan. 8, 2026. Seasonal flights to Bucaramanga, Colombia, will end Jan. 13.
“We apologize to our Guests for any inconvenience and will reach out to those with affected travel plans to notify them of their options, including a refund,” the spokesperson added. “Thank you to our partners and Guests in these communities for their support over the years.”
The latest cuts follow a series of recent airport exits as Spirit continues to navigate its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in less than a year. Over the last several months, the airline has withdrawn from 11 airports.
Florida Boost
Even as the airline pares down its footprint, Spirit says it plans to expand flying in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where it will grow to 100 peak daily departures next year. The carrier is also increasing frequencies on more than 40 routes across its network.
In the coming weeks, Spirit will launch three previously-announced new routes from Fort Lauderdale — to Key West, Belize, and Grand Cayman — and will resume flights from Newark to Palm Beach and San Juan.
