Spirit Airlines to Cut Around 200 Jobs Across 'Various Departments'
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As bankruptcy proceedings continue, Spirit executives are under pressure to deliver a leaner and more financially robust airline.
Spirit Airlines is cutting approximately 200 jobs in a major efficiency drive. Ted Christie, the carrier’s chief executive, informed employees on Wednesday night via an internal memo, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
In a statement to Skift, the airline confirmed the job losses will affect "various departments across the airline."
"We are executing on plans to rightsize our organization to align with our current fleet size and level of flying and ultimately optimize our airline. After reviewing our organizational structure, we have made the difficult decision to eliminate approximately 200 positions," it continued.
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