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GOL Files Chapter 11 Plan to Deleverage and Raise Capital

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (Brazil) has announced its intention to file a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization, marking a significant step in its financial restructuring efforts. The plan is aimed at deleveraging its balance sheet, extinguishing up to $1.7 billion of prepetition funded debt and $850 million in other obligations, enabling the airline to strengthen its financial foundation.

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GOL Requests Approval for Settlement Agreement in Chapter 11 Case

GOL (Brazil), currently undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, has announced plans to request authorization from the Bankruptcy Court to enter into a settlement agreement with Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office of the National Treasury and the Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue. This move represents a critical step in GOL’s ongoing restructuring process.

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Spirit Airlines Downgraded to ‘D’ by S&P Following Chapter 11 Filing

Spirit Airlines, a prominent U.S.-based low-cost carrier, has been downgraded by S&P Global from ‘CCC’ to ‘D’following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The move reflects the airline’s financial struggles and the significant challenges it faces during its restructuring process. Additionally, the ratings on Spirit Airlines’ Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETCs) have been lowered by one notch.

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Thai Airways Initiates Voluntary Debt-to-Equity Conversion for Creditors

Thai Airways International has commenced the Voluntary Debt-to-Equity Conversion period for its creditors, effective November 18, 2024. This initiative is a pivotal component of the airline’s ongoing business rehabilitation plan, aiming to strengthen its financial structure and enhance operational stability.

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Spirit Airlines Prepares for Bankruptcy Filing Following Failed Merger Talks

Spirit Airlines is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy protection within the coming weeks following the breakdown of merger negotiations with Frontier Airlines. The airline is engaged in advanced discussions with bondholders to develop a bankruptcy plan expected to gain majority support from creditors. This decision underscores Spirit’s need for financial restructuring as it faces operational and market challenges, heightened by…