WSJ has called it
05-01-2026 | 06:41 PM
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One of my guys taxing in MSY just heard a Spirt jet return to the gate. Captain told ATC thanks for the help over the years. Sounds like they’re closing it down right now in real time. Hate this for everyone there. I’ve meet several Spirt pilots over the years and they were all good dudes. I hope you all land on your feet and very soon. Would love to fly with you guys!
I was there and heard his sign off.
05-01-2026 | 06:57 PM
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Can you cite a source for this information? Appreciate it.
There are a lot of things being said right now, and it’d be good if we can all make sure verifiable, credible information is being shared.
Thanks
There are a lot of things being said right now, and it’d be good if we can all make sure verifiable, credible information is being shared.
Thanks
05-01-2026 | 06:57 PM
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To be clear, I am not throwing shade or blaming Spirit pilots for taking concessions, just showing how ruthless these c-suite executives are. They become multimillionaires off the backs of hard working pilots who keep the operation running with limited resources and support.
05-01-2026 | 07:00 PM
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The only thing you can do is remember this the next time management comes hat in hand begging for concessions:
To be clear, I am not throwing shade or blaming Spirit pilots for taking concessions, just showing how ruthless these c-suite executives are. They become multimillionaires off the backs of hard working pilots who keep the operation running with limited resources and support.
To be clear, I am not throwing shade or blaming Spirit pilots for taking concessions, just showing how ruthless these c-suite executives are. They become multimillionaires off the backs of hard working pilots who keep the operation running with limited resources and support.
05-01-2026 | 07:11 PM
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05-01-2026 | 07:15 PM
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Spirit executives wanted to avoid shutting down on a busy day. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays have the lightest schedules. But they realized they didn’t have enough cash to make it to Tuesday. They chose 3 a.m. ET on Saturday to stop operations, notify its staff and park its fleet of yellow planes.
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