Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations Immediately at ACY Airport

After decades of low-cost air travel, Spirit Airlines is no more.

A simple message on their website says, "It is with great disappointment that on May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately."

According to CNBC, a Spirit flight from Detroit to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport was its last to touch down shortly after midnight local time.

Atlantic City International Airport terminal - Photo: Chris Coleman

Statement from ACY

Closer to home, Atlantic City International Airport posted the following message on its Facebook early Saturday morning:

Spirit Airlines has ceased operations at Atlantic City International Airport (ACY). We understand this may be unexpected and stressful for many travelers.

Passengers with Spirit Airlines reservations are advised not to come to the airport, as there will be no Spirit representatives to assist with booking, rebooking or customer service inquiries.

17,000 Out of Work

Spirit ceased operations after failing to secure an agreement with bondholders on an 11th-hour bailout from the Trump administration. As a result, about 17,000 employees have lost their jobs.

Spirit Ticket Refunds

For those with tickets to an airline that is no longer flying, Spirit offered this information:

While we are not able to help rebook your flight on another airline, we will automatically process refunds for any flights purchased through Spirit with a credit or debit card to the original form of payment. Guests who booked flights via a travel agent should contact the travel agent directly to request a refund. Compensation for Guests who booked flights using any other methods, including a voucher, credit or Free Spirit points, will be determined at a later date through the bankruptcy court process.

Those with tickets or other issues can visit Spirit's website for the latest news and contact information.

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Chris Coleman is a South Jersey native and has been a cornerstone of the Atlantic City radio market since 1998. He serves as Brand Manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 and afternoon on-air personality for Cat Country 107.3. A five-time President's Circle award winner and Townsquare Media's 2024 Content Creator of the Year, Chris covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com