Spirit laying off thousands across South Florida. Job help offered
Spirit Airlines is permanently closing all its locations in Florida, affecting 4,057 employees across the state, due to a sustained rise in fuel prices and inability to secure necessary liquidity. Laid-off employees can access job help through a dedicated helpline and rapid response events.
Spirit Airlines is permanently closing its locations in Florida, resulting in the loss of 4,057 jobs across the state. The layoffs, which began on May 2, affected 2,529 employees at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 181 at Miami International Airport, 796 at Orlando International Airport, and 551 at Dania Beach's Spirit Support Center. The airline attributes the closures to a recent dramatic rise in fuel prices due to geopolitical events. CEO Dave Davis stated that despite a restructuring plan agreed upon in March 2026, the company was unable to secure the necessary liquidity to continue operations. Laid-off employees can call a dedicated help line at 1-800-385-3920 for assistance. Rapid response events will be held in Orlando and Hollywood to provide support with resume updates, job searches, and career counseling.
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