Jumpseat Committee Update – May 2, 2026

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Fellow Pilots,

As most of you are now aware, Spirit Airlines ended all operations earlier this morning. Though the industry has seen this before, it is never an easy time for those that are most affected. It has been a longstanding tradition and show of appreciation to our fellow colleagues to get them home in these tough times. Airline pilots have always understood that we are part of a larger community, and that support across carriers matters most when one group is facing hardship.

We have received permission from Allegiant management to continue offering a spare flight attendant jumpseat or empty cabin seat to Spirit crew members through May 9th. Please reference an email from Flight Crew Operations that was sent earlier this morning for more details. We ask that our pilots please take the extra time to walk the gate area and attempt to help any Spirit crew members if they encounter issues while listing for your flight. We are grateful that our Allegiant management team is extending this courtesy to help our fellow pilots and flight attendants, and understand what a difficult time this is for so many.

Fraternally,

Your Jumpseat Committee
jumpseat@apa2118.org

Local 2118 Advisory: Spirit Airlines Announcement

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Local 2118 is aware that Spirit Airlines has ended operations. We stand in solidarity with the Spirit crewmembers impacted by this sudden change and recognize the immediate challenge this creates in getting home.
To our colleagues at Spirit: you are not alone in this moment. Our focus is on doing everything within our ability to help ensure you can get home safely.
We are coordinating within established industry jumpseat processes and stand ready, where operationally feasible, to facilitate jumpseat and cabin access on our aircraft for Spirit crewmembers needing travel assistance.
We understand the urgency and disruption this situation creates and will continue to support efforts that help move affected crews toward their destinations in a safe manner.

Local 2118 Advisory: Spirit Airlines Announcement

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Fellow Pilots,

We are aware of the announcement indicating that Spirit Airlines will cease operations as of May 2, 2026. This is a difficult and uncertain moment for many of our fellow pilots and flight attendants across the industry.

With that in mind, we ask all crews to be especially attentive to jumpseat and non-revenue travelers. When time and operational considerations permit, please take an extra moment to coordinate with gate agents and ensure that commuting pilots, flight attendants, and other non-revenue passengers are not left behind. If feasible, we also encourage crews to physically check the gate area to verify that no jumpseaters or non-revenue travelers are inadvertently stranded.

Small efforts at the gate can make a meaningful difference for those who may suddenly find themselves without a way home.

With Spirit operations now confirmed to be ending, Local 2118 will follow up in coordination with the Jumpseat Committee regarding any organized efforts to assist Spirit crews in getting to their destinations and impacts to our pilot group.

Fraternally,

Your Communication Committee