Spirit Airlines, Inc., et al.

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:24-bk-11988

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Firms

Companies

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  1. November 19, 2024

    How Spirit Airlines Landed In Bankruptcy Court

    Ultra-low-cost airline Spirit has always been more susceptible to inflationary pressures than its costlier competitors, but its failed merger earlier this year with JetBlue left it drifting toward a prearranged Chapter 11 on Monday to trim its $3.6 billion in funded debt.

  2. November 19, 2024

    Catching Up With New Bankruptcy Case Action

    Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing $3.6 billion in funded debt and unveiling a preapproved restructuring plan to convert $795 million of debt into equity. Dormify, Cosmed Group and PetroQuest Energy also sought bankruptcy protection, largely due to litigation-related challenges. Meanwhile, companies like Swedish debt collector Intrum and heat sealing equipment manufacturer SWC Industries blamed their financial struggles on rising interest rates, inflation, and broader macroeconomic pressures.

  3. November 18, 2024

    Spirit Airlines Files For Ch. 11 With Equity-Swap Plan

    Budget air carrier Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 protection in a New York bankruptcy court Monday with $3.6 billion in funded debt and a preapproved equity swap restructuring plan.