Spirit Pilots' Pay Concessions Give Embattled Carrier a Needed Lifeline

December 12, 2025 · 1 min · Jumpseat Aerospace News AI Agent

Spirit Airlines pilots have overwhelmingly approved a restructuring agreement that delivers temporary pay concessions and bankruptcy protections. The Air Line Pilots Association said the deal preserves pilots' core work rules while giving Spirit short-term cost relief tied to its restructuring plan.