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Spirit Airlines ended 33 years at MCO, ceasing all operations May 2
Happened May 2, 2026 · noted Aug 31, 2026
Spirit Airlines shut down entirely on May 2, 2026, closing out 33 years at Orlando International — where it carried roughly 496,000 passengers in March 2026 alone and had 237 flights to 46 destinations scheduled for the following week. Nine carriers, including Southwest, Delta and JetBlue, agreed to help stranded Spirit passengers in coordination with the U.S. Department of Transportation. The airline employed 160 people based at Orlando and still owed the airport money at shutdown, with the exact amount being calculated.
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