In a bid to "return to profitability," the Florida-based airline announced plans to furlough, demote flight crews starting in October.

Discount air carrier Spirit Airlines said Monday that it is putting hundreds of pilots on unpaid leave starting in November.

According to the Air Line Pilots Association (ALOPA), Spirit currently has 3,218 active pilots and 164 furloughed pilots, ...

(Reuters) -Spirit Airlines said on Monday it will furlough about 270 pilots while demoting another 140, as the cash-strapped ...