Spirit Airlines closed permanently
Impact of Spirit Airlines Closed on Travel Plans
On Saturday morning, Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) issued a travel advisory following the closure of Spirit Airlines, which had been in operation for over thirty years.
On Saturday May 2nd, Spirit Airlines, recognized for its low-cost tickets, declared that it has halted all flight operations, and customer service is also unavailable.
The budget airline, which had approximately 17,000 employees and operated hundreds of flights each day, announced that it has begun a structured cessation of our operations, effective immediately.
In a social media post from MYR, it said in part, “Passengers scheduled to travel on Spirit Airlines should not come to the airport, unless already booked with a new airline. Customers who purchased tickets via credit card should contact their credit card issuer or travel agency regarding refunds and next steps.
A post from MYR stated, Travelers planning to fly with Spirit Airlines should avoid going to the airport unless they have already rebooked with another airline. Those who bought tickets using a credit card should reach out to their credit card company or travel agency for information on refunds and the next steps.
