Furloughs

The carrier plans to emerge from bankruptcy by late spring or summer.

The temporary dismissals were supposed to take effect at the end of January.

The ultra-low-cost carrier said the move is intended to bring staffing levels in line with its fleet size and anticipated flying schedule.

“We are taking necessary steps to ensure we operate as efficiently as possible as part of our efforts to return to profitability,” the carrier said.

Spirit is furloughing more pilots as part of a cost-cutting initiative starting in January 2025, the carrier confirmed on Wednesday.

Two days after announcing a hiring freeze, Boeing has told employees that it be moving forward with furloughs in the coming weeks.

Boeing is laying off several experienced contractors as part of broad cost-cutting measures announced by the company’s finance chief on Monday.

Boeing has notified employees of a hiring freeze and is considering furloughs in the coming weeks as experts predict significant cash loss for the company.

Spirit Airlines pilots and their union have raised concerns over the airline’s decision to issue furlough notices to pilots.

Mesa is the latest airline to reduce its pilot workforce, citing “a significant and unexpected reduction in pilot attrition levels.”