JetBlue says it's cutting these 11 routes as it focuses more on Florida

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Spirit's collapse has left the door open for JetBlue to pick up routes and customers in Fort Lauderdale. It wants to build a stronghold.

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I lost my flight attendant job when Spirit shut down. I've had to manage my emotions and am hopeful I'll find new work soon.

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Julian Richardson says he always knew that Spirit's closure was a possibility.

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See the list of 17 routes that lost all air service after Spirit collapsed, with 1 airport completely abandoned

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Latrobe Airport outside Pittsburgh was left without air service after Spirit's collapse.

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The rise and fall of Spirit Airlines

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For 34 years, Spirit Airlines made waves with its rock-bottom fares, racy advertising, and bright yellow planes. At its peak, it was the largest ultra-low-cost carrier in the US, selling flights to Florida for $39. But in May 2026, Spirit shut down completely. It canceled 9,000 flights and left staff with little information.

Spirit says it is shutting down and ceasing operations immediately

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Spirit Airlines has operated for nearly 50 years, and its ultra-low-cost fares pushed prices down on many routes.

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