Spirit Airlines cuts service, grounds planes and lays off staff
Spirit Airlines this week will end service to nearly a dozen U.S. cities, ground aircraft, slash its published flight schedule and lay off employees, a move that will reduce flight options for travelers and disrupt operations at affected airports. CBS News video reporting (Kris Van Cleave) explains the operational changes and their immediate consequences for passengers and staff.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Spirit Airlines will end service to nearly a dozen cities (reported as "nearly a dozen").
- The carrier is laying off staff, grounding planes and sharply cutting its flight schedule (reported this week).
- CBS News produced a video explainer (reporter: Kris Van Cleave) outlining what the reductions mean for travelers and employees.