American Airlines is taking action to support Spirit Airlines customers and team members | News

The American Airlines team is committed to supporting Spirit Airlines customers and team members affected by the immediate suspension of Spirit operations. We are in contact with the administration, including the Department of Transportation, about steps we are taking to help mitigate the impact on the communities Spirit serves and the traveling public.

To help customers whose travels may be disrupted, we immediately implemented rescue fares on Spirit routes where American also offers nonstop service. American serves 70 of the 72 airports Spirit currently serves, and 67 of the dedicated routes Spirit currently operates. We are also exploring options to add additional capacity – including using larger aircraft and adding flights on critical routes – to support as many affected passengers as possible.

Spirit Airlines customers looking to book travel on American are encouraged to book directly through the American Airlines app or at aa.com.

American is working to arrange transportation for Spirit team members who have been displaced while on a business trip. Additionally, we look forward to welcoming qualified Spirit team members to American. We’ve launched a microsite for Spirit team members interested in joining the American Airlines team, and we’ll be hosting recruiting events in the coming weeks.

We recognize that this is a difficult time for the Spirit Airlines team and the airline’s customers, and American stands ready to help however we can.