INFO FOR SPIRIT CUSTOMERS FOR RESCUE FLIGHTS :

Rescue Fares from Other Airlines

Airlines have capped or reduced fares on overlapping Spirit routes for travel generally through May 6–16, 2026. You must show proof of a valid Spirit itinerary to qualify

Southwest Airlines: Offers tiered distance-based fares available only at airport ticket counters through May 6:$200 for flights up to 500 miles.$300 for flights 501–1,000 miles.$400 for flights over 1,000 miles

United Airlines: Capped one-way fares through May 16:$199 for nonstop flights.$299 for connecting itineraries.Note: Must book through the United Special Fares page and have a MileagePlus account

JetBlue: Offers $99 one-way fares through May 6 for the same or similar routes. You must call 1-800-JETBLUE to book

American & Delta: Both are offering reduced rescue fares on overlapping routes. Delta's fares are available until May 7

Frontier Airlines: Offering 50% off base fares through November 19, 2026, using promo code SAVENOW if booked by May 10

How to Get a Refund from Spirit

Spirit will not assist with rebooking on other carriers. Instead, they are processing refunds based on your original payment method: Direct Bookings (Credit/Debit Card): Spirit states it will automatically refund these to the original form of payment. No timeline has been provided for when the money will arrive

Third-Party Bookings (Expedia, Priceline, etc.): You must contact the travel agent or website directly to request your refund.Vouchers and Loyalty Points: Compensation for Free Spirit points or travel vouchers will be determined later through the bankruptcy court process. Experts warn these points may currently be worthless

Credit Card Disputes: If an automatic refund does not appear, the U.S. Department of Transportation suggests initiating a chargeback with your credit card issuer for "services not rendered

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