Just months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, Spirit Airlines is taking more measures to contain costs by furloughing another 270 pilots and demoting 140 others, management confirmed Monday.

“We are taking necessary steps to ensure we operate as efficiently as possible as part of our efforts to return to profitability,” the company said in a statement.

“Among these steps, we have made the difficult decision to furlough approximately 270 pilots, effective Nov. 1, 2025, to better align staffing with our flight schedule,” the airline added. “We recognize the weight of this decision and are committed to treating all affected team members with compassion and respect during this process.”

The Spirit contingent of the Air Line Pilots Association, which represents more tha

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