Menu

Post image 1
Post image 2
Post image 3
Post image 4
Post image 5
Post image 6
Post image 7
Post image 8
Post image 9
Post image 10
1 / 10
0

How do I get my money back from Spirit Airlines? What to know after shutdown.

The Washington Post·Andrea Sachs, Hannah Sampson·about 1 month ago
#k0a7VXA6
Reading 0:00
15s threshold

Democracy Dies in Darkness

The budget carrier announced it was winding down operations overnight.

May 2, 2026 at 10:03 a.m. EDTToday at 10:03 a.m. EDT

A Spirit Airlines counter at Orlando International Airport on May 2. (Miguel Rodriguez/Reuters)

After two recent bankruptcies, countless punch lines and untold number of cheap flights, Spirit Airlines ceased operations early Saturday morning. All of the budget carrier’s flights are canceled.

The closure has left travelers scrambling across the country wondering: What happens to my flight in a few days? How do I get my money back? What about my points and flight credits?


Read More