Spirit Airlines warns it might not be able to survive without more cash
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 12 2025
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Source: CNBC
Financial Struggles: Spirit Airlines has warned that it may not survive unless it raises more cash, facing challenges such as weak demand for domestic leisure travel and a difficult pricing environment, leading to plans for furloughing pilots and potential asset sales.
Bankruptcy Aftermath: The airline, which emerged from bankruptcy five months ago, is struggling with elevated domestic capacity and the impact of a failed acquisition by JetBlue Airways, raising doubts about its ability to continue operating within the next year.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.





