Spirit Airlines to furlough another 365 pilots as part of ongoing restructures

Core Points - Spirit Airlines announced plans to furlough 365 pilots and downgrade the status of up to 170 pilots in the first quarter of 2026 as part of its restructuring efforts following a second bankruptcy filing in August [1][2] - The company has already furloughed approximately 330 pilots and intends to furlough an additional 270 pilots in November [3] Company Actions - The company is aligning staffing with its previously announced capacity reduction and smaller operating fleet size as part of its ongoing restructuring [2] - The total number of pilots affected by furloughs and downgrades indicates a significant workforce adjustment in response to operational challenges [1][3]