Spirit Airlines has canceled all flights effective immediately.
While news that the airline was going to cease operations didn't come as a shock to most travelers, many were left surprised that the airline canceled all of its flights without much warning.
Those with flights booked through the airline should not go to the airport. Flights booked through Spirit's website using a debit or credit card will be refunded. Travelers who purchased airline tickets through a third party, you much go through that third party to get your money back.
"It is with great disappointment that Spirit Airlines has started winding down its global operations, effective immediately," a statement from the company reads. "All flights have been cancelled, and customer service is no longer available. While we are notable to help rebook your flight on another airline, we will automatically process refunds for any flights purchased through Spirit with a credit or debit card to the original form of payment. We are proud of the impact of our ultra-low-cost model on the industry for the last 33 years and had hoped to serve our Guests for many years to come."
The airline shutdown will also affect thousands of workers. The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) has released a statement on behalf of all employees who are now out of work.
"Today’s news is devastating for the thousands of airline workers who showed up every day and gave everything to keep Spirit Airlines in the air," the statement, sent to Parade, began.
"We call on Spirit’s leadership and the bankruptcy court to ensure that every worker receives the full severance, back pay, and benefits they are owed. Workers should not be the last in line when a company fails," the statement continued. "The IAM will be watching closely and will hold all responsible parties accountable."
Spirit Airlines was unable to recover from the pandemic, according to NBC News. Though the company filed for bankruptcy—twice in one year—"soaring jet fuel cost" put a major damper on its potential progress.
“With no additional funding available to the company, Spirit had no choice but to begin this wind-down," the company's statement read, in part.
Hence then, the article about major u s airline cancels all flights effective immediately here s how to get a refund was published today ( ) and is available on Parade ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Major U.S. Airline Cancels all Flights Effective Immediately: Here's How to Get a Refund )
Also on site :
- Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 57: Liquidating tomorrow – When states kill possibility, not persons
- Peru probes trafficking of citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine
- ‘Treasonous’: Trump hits out at critics, warns Iran's nuke's could have destroyed Europe, Middle East