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Gone Flying 05-01-2026 01:34 PM


Originally Posted by Boatbuilder (Post 4030200)
I’ve flown with a lot of ex Spirit pilots at my carrier. I’m told we plan on hiring as many as 1800 this year. I hope many of the Spirit pilots find their way here. Every ex spirit pilot I’ve flown with has been great.

second this. Same company and same experience with a bunch of ex-NK pilots.

very sorry this is happening to you guys. Wishing for the best for everyone affected by this.

really hoping all the legacies move quickly to hire as many NK pilots as possible

Atl320 05-01-2026 01:44 PM

To a man or woman, every spirit pilot I’ve interacted with has been absolutely awesome. I hope they all land on their feet quickly.

UnableVNAVPTH 05-01-2026 01:48 PM

This sucks yall, big shoutout to all of you, everyone was always happy and in a great mood while I was commuting on your plane. Thank you again a million times for the ride home ❤️. We got your back

TallFlyer 05-01-2026 02:03 PM


Originally Posted by dera (Post 4030180)
You mean daddy AA? AA pulled the 20 jets and that did them in.

Oh AA played a role, no doubt, but what I was suggesting is that DAL likely had a hand in making sure the wind down was predictable as to not strand any DAL passengers. Of course, COVID seriously sped up the timeline.

symbian simian 05-01-2026 02:36 PM

7% (28) cancelled and 23% delayed. Was 6 cancelled a few hours ago.....

A-V-8 05-01-2026 02:49 PM

ABC News in FLL is live at Terminal 4.
 
The news in FLL (ABC) showed people carrying boxes out of Spirit HQ. Those people are likely concerned that they will not have access to the building if Spirit shuts down.

They were broadcasting live from Spirits ticket area in FLL.

1800 pilots in the street isn't good for any of us, especially those pilots.

Petey7788 05-01-2026 04:24 PM


Originally Posted by iFly7X7 (Post 4030088)
Anyone thinking that the Trump administration was going to actually go through with this ridiculous promise needs to have their head examined. Would love to see who the stock market winners were on this one. Nothing but stock manipulation for a couple of weeks. Just watched our "Dear Leader" at 12:55 EDT basically walk back his promise to help as only he can do. Total con and BS.


Bitter much

FmrFreightDog 05-01-2026 04:29 PM


Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 4030004)
This is the WSJ, not www.aviationclickbaitblog.ru

They don't do sensationalism or clickbait, they use reliable sources, and they don't go off half-cocked. The subscription fee is $500/year and it's worth it.

If you're paying $500/yr for WSJ, you're doing it wrong.

iFly7X7 05-01-2026 04:51 PM


Originally Posted by Petey7788 (Post 4030290)
Bitter much

About what, exactly?

dera 05-01-2026 04:53 PM


Originally Posted by TallFlyer (Post 4030231)
Oh AA played a role, no doubt, but what I was suggesting is that DAL likely had a hand in making sure the wind down was predictable as to not strand any DAL passengers. Of course, COVID seriously sped up the timeline.

How would Compass have affected any DAL passengers by the time of Compass shutdown?


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