Spirit Airlines (US) has received court approval to sell five of the 23 aircraft it has deemed surplus to requirements to GA Telesis (US). The agreement is part of a broader deal that could generate $518.9 million for the airline if all the aircraft are sold.
Spirit Airlines (US) has expressed “substantial doubt” about its ability to sustain operations through 2025, attributing the concern to significant financial losses and difficult market conditions. This announcement underscores the challenges faced by the low-cost carrier amid heightened competition and rising costs.
Spirit Airlines (US) is expected to have its Cayman Islands subsidiaries file for bankruptcy as part of the parent company’s ongoing Chapter 11 case. The four units, which own specific intellectual property (IP), will join the restructuring process to streamline the airline’s financial and operational strategies.
Spirit Airlines (US) has reported its financial results for 3Q 2024, showing a mixed performance. While total operating revenues stood at $1.1 billion, marking a slight year-over-year decrease, the airline faced a significant net loss of $308 million, which nearly doubled compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
Fitch Ratings (US) has announced that the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of Spirit Airlines (US) will not have a material impact on Aircraft Lease ABS (Asset-Backed Securities). The credit rating agency attributes this stability to the limited exposure of ABS pools to aircraft leased by Spirit Airlines.
Fitch Ratings, a leading credit rating agency, has downgraded Spirit Airlines’ (US) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘D’ from ‘CC’, indicating default status. The downgrade reflects Spirit Airlines’ financial challenges following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy 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.
Spirit Airlines, a prominent U.S.-based carrier, has announced a restructuring support agreement (RSA) as part of a comprehensive plan to strengthen its balance sheet and streamline operations. The agreement has received backing from a supermajority of Spirit’s loyalty and convertible bondholders, paving the way for significant financial restructuring.
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the long-term credit rating of Spirit Airlines from ‘CCC’ to ‘CC’, signaling heightened financial distress and the likelihood of a near-term default. This latest downgrade places Spirit Airlines below other low-cost carriers (LCCs) in North America, reflecting concerns about the airline’s financial stability.
Spirit Airlines, based in the United States, has cautioned that its shareholders could see their equity wiped out as the airline negotiates a restructuring deal with creditors. This announcement underscores the financial difficulties Spirit faces as it seeks to stabilize its operations through a comprehensive restructuring plan, which could impact current shareholder value significantly.
