Spirit is ceasing operations at CLE on April 15 amid restructuring efforts. The airline plans to chop its fleet and scale back flights because it emerges from chapter.
CLEVELAND — Spirit Airlines will stop operations at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) on April 15 as a part of the provider’s ongoing route community restructuring, airport officers introduced Thursday.
In an announcement, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport stated Spirit knowledgeable airport management of its choice to discontinue service after greater than a decade of operations in Northeast Ohio.
“Spirit has been a valued partner for more than a decade, and we appreciate the service provided to Northeast Ohio travelers,” the airport stated.
The airport stated it stays centered on sustaining sturdy airline partnerships and rising air service to assist connectivity for the area.
Passengers with upcoming Spirit Airlines flights are suggested to contact the airline straight for details about flight standing, refunds or alternate journey preparations. Airport officers stated Cleveland Hopkins is unable to rebook, refund or modify Spirit Airlines tickets.
The route between Cleveland and Fort Lauderdale beforehand operated by Spirit will proceed to be served from CLE by Frontier Airlines and United Airlines, in accordance with the airport.
Spirit Airlines has not but launched extra particulars about what number of flights or workers in Cleveland will probably be affected.
Thursday’s assertion from CLE comes on the heels of Spirit’s announcement this week of an settlement with its lenders on its restructuring plan to emerge from chapter, which incorporates reducing its fleet and decreasing flights throughout a lot of the yr.
“Spirit will align its network and capacity to routes and periods of strongest consumer demand. This includes higher aircraft utilization during peak days while reducing off-peak flying, as well as the flexibility to adjust to seasonal demand across markets,” the corporate stated in a press launch.
The airline beforehand introduced it might end service to 12 cities in September, simply days after it declared chapter. It was the second time the airline made the declaration; the primary was resolved in March 2025.
TEGNA’s Hunter Bassler contributed to this report
