Approximately 17,000 employees lost their jobs following the collapse and shutdown of Spirit Airlines. The job losses include about 14,000 direct employees and thousands of contractors, with many staff learning of the closure shortly before operations ceased on May 2, 2026.

The bulk of employees were based right here in South Florida with the headquarters located in Mirimar.

Those looking for last paychecks, 401k and insurance info, any other unresolved issues with employment at Spirit can go to spiritrestructuring.com. This is also where people looking for refunds should go for help.