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REPORTED · WARN NOTICEPublished May 8, 2026

Spirit Airlines Closes DFW Operations, 444 Employees Laid Off

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
444
EFFECTIVE DATE
May 1, 2026

What we know

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, USA, TX (Dallas County).

A WARN notice was filed on May 2, 2026.

Disclosed through an official WARN filing with the TX state workforce agency.

Summary

Spirit Airlines has officially ceased operations at its Dallas-Fort Worth hub, resulting in the layoff of 444 employees. This decision marks a significant reduction in the airline's workforce at this location, as the company has decided to discontinue its services in the area. The layoffs are effective immediately following the closure, impacting a substantial number of workers who were part of the DFW operations. The closure reflects ongoing challenges faced by the airline industry, particularly in the wake of recent economic pressures. Employees affected by this decision are now seeking new employment opportunities in a competitive job market.

Spirit Airlines (DFW) May 2026 disclosed this layoff in an official WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice filed with the TX state workforce agency on May 2, 2026. The notice covers 444 employees in Dallas, TX (Dallas County), with the layoff effective May 1, 2026.

LayoffTalk has tracked 11 layoff events at Spirit Airlines (DFW) May 2026 since May 2026, affecting a combined 14,589 employees.

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SOURCE
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Spirit Airlines (DFW) May 2026
11
EVENTS TRACKED
15K
AFFECTED SINCE 2026
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CREATED MAY 8, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 12, 2026