Spirit Airlines announced plans to furlough about 270 pilots this fall as the company continues to find its financial footing after emerging from bankruptcy protection in March.

DOT reviewed a United Airlines and JetBlue partnership after Spirit Airlines opposed the deal, with seven daily round-trip flights planned for JFK airport.

Spirit Airlines is furloughing about 270 pilots and demoting another 140 later this year as the budget carrier looks to slim down the workforce and adjust to a slower schedule.

Spirit Airlines is preparing to furlough 270 pilots this fall. The airline emerged from bankruptcy in March.

United Airlines flight attendants voted down a new labor contract that called for immediate raises of at least 26% and other quality-of-life improvements, their union said Tuesday.

Over 400 Spirit Airlines pilots will suffer from the latest round of cost-cutting measures as the company looks to find ways to return to profitability.

Spirit Airlines, which emerged from bankruptcy in March, announced 270 pilot furloughs while the Air Line Pilots Association works on voluntary options.

Spirit Airlines announced that 270 pilots will be furloughed and 140 more will be demoted. The airline said the move is necessary to return to profitability.

Spirit Airlines said on Monday it will furlough about 270 pilots while demoting another 140, as the cash-strapped budget carrier looks to scale down its workforce to match a downsized schedule.

Spirit Airlines, which emerged from bankruptcy in March, announced 270 pilot furloughs while the Air Line Pilots Association works on voluntary options.

Spirit Airlines plans to lay off over 260 pilots by November 2025 due to delivery delays and reduced demand, amid ongoing financial struggles.