{"id":1505378,"date":"2026-05-02T11:43:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T16:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?guid=ca997990dc2098f427af35a9dfc5d865"},"modified":"2026-05-11T15:15:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:15:53","slug":"airlines-reduce-cap-fares-for-spirit-travelers-looking-to-rebook-canceled-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=1505378","title":{"rendered":"Airlines reduce, cap fares for Spirit travelers looking to rebook canceled flights"},"content":{"rendered":"
A Spirit Airlines aircraft prepares to depart from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on November 13, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>

(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Transportation said on Saturday the majority of airlines will be capping tickets prices for Spirit Airlines travelers who need to rebook their canceled flights.<\/p>

Some carriers have even reduced fares on high volume routes where Spirit used to operate.<\/p>

Spirit began winding down operations early Saturday morning after talks between the airline and the federal government over a $500 million rescue deal stalled.<\/p>

Spirit said that travelers who booked their tickets with a credit or debit card will be automatically refunded.<\/p>

United, Delta, JetBlue and Southwest said they are capping ticket prices specifically for Spirit customers who need to rebook cancelled flights.<\/p>

To access these special prices, individuals will need to provide at least a Spirit flight confirmation number and proof of payment, the airlines said.<\/p>

These fares will only be available for a short period:<\/p>

JetBlue: Available for 72 hours
Southwest: Available for 72 hours; only in person at an airport ticket counter
Delta: Available for five days
United: Available for two weeks online 
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are offering reduced fares on high-volume Spirit routes.<\/p>

United Airlines said for the next two weeks, customers who were booked on Spirit can get one-way tickets on United flights from most cities where Spirit previously operated, including Atlanta, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Newark, New Orleans and Orlando.<\/p>

The airline said it has capped most of its fares at $199, though exceptions apply with longer flights not priced higher than $299.<\/p>

Travelers will need to enter their Spirit confirmation number and verify they were scheduled to travel between May 2 through May 16 in order to be qualify for these special fares.<\/p>

American Airlines said it has also launched a page on its website that displays rescue fares to and from a range of domestic and international destinations for Spirit customers needing to rebook travel.<\/p>

The airline said it's also reviewing adding additional capacity, including flying bigger planes and adding more flights on routes Spirit used to fly, to accommodate as many passengers as possible.<\/p>

Allegiant Air has also committed to freezing fare prices across routes that overlap with Spirit. To support impacted travelers, Frontier Airlines is offering up to 50% off base fares across its network until May 10.<\/p>

To help Spirit employees, the Department of Transportation said most major U.S. carriers are extending travel pass benefits and spare jump seats so employees can return to their homebases.<\/p>

Airlines are also offering Spirit team members preferential employment interviews to ensure they jump the queue. American and United said they're creating microsites for Spirit employees looking to continue a career in aviation, per the federal agency. <\/p>

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