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NextImg:Spirit Airlines furloughing 270 pilots, demoting another 140 amid slower schedule

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. 

“We are taking necessary steps to ensure we operate as efficiently as possible as part of our efforts to return to profitability. Among these steps, we have made the difficult decision to furlough approximately 270 Pilots, effective Nov. 1, 2025, to better align staffing with our flight schedule,” the airline said Tuesday in an emailed statement to The Hill. 

The demotion of approximately 140 captains will take place Oct. 1. They will be downgraded to first officer, according to the Air Line Pilots Association, the largest pilot union in the world, CNBC reported

“We recognize the weight of this decision and are committed to treating all affected Team Members with compassion and respect during this process,” the airline added. 

The Florida-based carrier had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November after failed attempts at merging with other airlines and financial losses. 

Spirit emerged from bankruptcy in March. 

Ahead of filing for bankruptcy, Spirit furloughed about 200 pilots in September. 

“We know how hard this news hits, and there’s no dressing that up. Spirit continues to shrink, and with it, the value of pilot seniority and Spirit careers continues to erode,” said Ryan Muller, a captain and the chair of Spirit’s Air Line Pilots Association, according to CNBC

The news of the furloughs was first reported by Bloomberg News.