Airline service status
Spirit announced an immediate wind-down of operations on 2 May 2026. Former baggage prices and allowances are not presented as current travel entitlements.
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Spirit Airlines Flights, Routes & Travel Guide
Explore Spirit Airlines airline profile and route network.
Last updated: October 2026IATA: NKFounded 1964HQ: Dania Beach, Florida, U.S.
About Spirit Airlines
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Airline codeNK
Main hubFLL
Alliance-
Destinations65
Countries15
Fleet-
Popular Spirit Airlines routes
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLL to LAX | Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles | 5h 44m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| FLL to LIM | Fort Lauderdale to Lima | 5h 41m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| FLL to LAS | Fort Lauderdale to Las Vegas | 5h 24m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| FLL to GYE | Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil | 4h 22m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| FLL to CLO | Fort Lauderdale to Cali | 3h 42m | 0 | NONSTOP |
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience
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Spirit Airlines baggage allowance
Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.Travel policies
Cancelled operations
Consult the official restructuring information and the original booking provider regarding cancelled travel or claims. Do not use an old Spirit check-in deadline for a current journey.
View source informationOn-time performance
86.85%On-time arrivals
25.57 minAverage delay
99.37%Completion rate
0.63%Cancellation rate
Spirit Airlines FAQs
Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Spirit Airlines.
Is Spirit Airlines still operating flights?
The official announcement states that an orderly wind-down began May 2, 2026 and all flights were cancelled.
Should guests with Spirit Airlines bookings go to the airport?
No. The announcement directs guests to the Guests page for refund status and next steps.
Can Spirit Airlines customer service handle refund enquiries?
No. Customer service ended, and listed claims-agent contacts cannot resolve guest refund enquiries.
How did Spirit say credit-card and debit-card flight purchases would be refunded after its shutdown?
Spirit’s May 2, 2026 announcement says flights purchased directly with Spirit by credit or debit card would be refunded automatically to the original payment method. Agency bookings should be addressed to the agent.
Does Spirit’s shutdown announcement guarantee cash refunds for points or vouchers?
No. The announcement states that treatment of bookings paid with vouchers, credits or Free Spirit points would be determined later through the bankruptcy process. It does not promise the same automatic refund as card purchases.