FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA.— Captain Ryan Muller, chair of the Spirit Airlines unit of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), has issued the following statement in response to the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Spirit Airlines.
“Today, Spirit Airlines announced their filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The Master Executive Council has been preparing and planning in the background for this potential development and is ready to protect the interests of Spirit pilots as this process moves forward. While this is undoubtedly concerning, we want to assure Spirit pilots that you remain our highest priority—we have a dedicated labor team working tirelessly, along with a comprehensive network of resources, to guide pilots through this process and mitigate impacts.
“The Company is pursuing a prepackaged bankruptcy to expedite the Chapter 11 process and minimize disruption to operations and employees. A restructuring support agreement has been established, outlining a plan to significantly reduce debt. The agreement is backed by major creditors to ensure a smoother path forward. Management has confirmed that operations will continue as usual throughout the restructuring.
“In times of uncertainty, our strength lies in our unity. Spirit pilots have consistently demonstrated resilience and professionalism, even in challenging circumstances. As we navigate this process, it is more important than ever to stand together, support one another, and remain focused on providing the safe, reliable service our passengers depend on.
“At this time, the MEC is in the process of coordinating with ALPA National and our industry partners to ensure we have the full weight of their expertise and resources behind us.
We will be in frequent communication with the pilot group and doing everything in our power to ensure minimal impact to our hardworking pilots.”
