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Spirit Airlines ceased all operations last weekend. This action eliminated over 15,000 jobs nationwide. Many airports, especially smaller ones, lost significant or all commercial service. Other airlines like Breeze and JetBlue are adding routes to fill service gaps. Experts predict reduced capacity will lead to higher airfares.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/spirit-airlines-collapse-triggers-widespread-layoffs-and-airport-strain/gm-GM4154B07F?gemSnapshotKey=GM4154B07F-snapshot-44&uxmode=ruby

Maximus Global Services cut 123 employees at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The layoffs occurred on May 3, according to a WARN notice. Affected positions included customer service agents and cleaning staff. The company offers various aviation services like ramp handling and commercial cleaning. Maximus Global Services previously worked with Spirit Airlines employees.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2026/05/07/florida-fll-ft-lauderdale-airport-layoffs-spirit/89974073007/

Spirit Airlines faces potential liquidation and operational end. Rising fuel costs and a recent bankruptcy filing contribute to this possibility. Potential job losses loom for airport employees. Airport management seeks new carriers for the facility. Customers holding Spirit tickets must contact customer service.

Unity Township, PA

https://www.wtae.com/article/spirit-liquidation-arnold-palmer-airport-pennsylvania/71042856

Travel chaos as FAA orders ground stops for two Dallas airports over phone issue:

Dallas’ two major airports were thrown into chaos Friday afternoon when the Federal Aviation Administration issued ground stop orders after controllers “lost all radar and phone communications,” according to officials and reports.

Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport were both under a ground stop and a ground delay for several hours after communications equipment malfunctions popped up just after 4 p.m. local time, according to the FAA.

Love Field experienced on-and-off ground stops which were finally lifted for good just prior to DFW getting the all-clear later Friday night, FAA data showed.

“The FAA is slowing flights at Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport due to a reported local telephone company equipment issue that does not involve FAA equipment,” the flight safety agency said.

AT&T is the primary telephone and telecommunications company providing service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), including its complimentary Wi-Fi. The partnership between DFW Airport and AT&T involves providing a comprehensive wireless platform (CWP) to enhance connectivity and critical infrastructure for the airport.

By Shane Galvin
Published Sep. 19, 2025
Updated Sep. 19, 2025, 10:46 p.m. ET

https://nypost.com/2025/09/19/us-news/ground-stops-at-two-dallas-airports-due-to-telephone-issue/

Airport caterer to lay off hundreds of workers at Sky Harbor

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2025/09/05/lsg-sky-chefs-lays-off-hundreds-phoenix-sky-harbor.html

• LSG Sky Chefs will lay off 259 workers at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport after an airline contract ends but will continue operations and support staff.
  Company: LSG Sky Chefs
  Number of People Laid Off: 259
  Locations: Phoenix, AZ
  Industry: Catering