DANIA BEACH, Fla. – Spirit Airlines has successfully completed its renewal of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), further demonstrating its unwavering commitment to safety. The IOSA program is a globally recognized benchmark for airline operational safety, and Spirit chose to participate in the rigorous, risk-based audit. The evaluation was tailored to Spirit’s unique operational profile and included a thorough review of safety events, operational procedures and the airline’s IOSA audit history.
“Our IOSA renewal involves a comprehensive assessment of our operations, and this successful outcome demonstrates our ongoing dedication to safety,” said John Bendoraitis, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Spirit Airlines. “Safety is the foundation of everything we do, and we’re proud of our Team Members who uphold this commitment every day.”
Recognition
Spirit was named Best Airline Overall for 2025 and earned top recognition for safety and affordability for the second consecutive year by WalletHub. Spirit was also recognized by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) as a 2025 Four Star Low Cost Carrier. Additionally, the airline's Fit Fleet® was ranked one of the world's youngest for 2025 by ch-aviation. USA Today included Spirit in its 2025 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Frequent Flier Program and Best Airline Credit Card. Spirit also received the FAA's Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence for the seventh consecutive year.
