Spirit Airlines plans to furlough one-third of its flight attendants

Spirit Airlines , the budget-friendly airline that has experienced recent financial turmoil, is furloughing more than 1,000 flight attendants ahead of the holiday season.

This week, the company said it is making arrangements to furlough 1,800 out of 5,200 flight attendants to “align staffing with our fleet size and expected flight volume.” The plan to furlough 1,800 flight attendants will take effect by Dec. 1, 2025.