Well, it’s official, Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy, and who could’ve expected this one?!.... asked nobody. Known for their bright yellow and black logo, cheap flights but expensive luggage policy, and live entertainment— in the form of physical altercations— Spirit Airlines has secured their spot in history as the most notorious airline of all time.
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Spirit Airlines reportedly lost $2.2 billion in the span of two years, according to The New York Times. And with quarterly losses, a failed merger attempt with JetBlue and looming debt maturities, it’s not looking to good for America’s least favorite airline.
With the future of Spirit up in the air, let’s take a flash back to the past and look at all the craziest moments from passengers, employees, and everything in between. Start popping your popcorn now!
Las Vegas Meltdown
We’re not sure what triggered this concerning exchange, but early this year, one woman had a complete breakdown while landing in Las Vegas. This video shows officers trying to remove her from the flight... but as you can see, she was not going down easily.
Spirit Sent a Child to the Wrong City
Can you imagine sending your six-year-old son on a flight with a Spirit Airlines official and hours later, you find out your baby is in the WRONG city??? It’s safe to say someone got fired.
Passenger vs. Employee
Passengers always feel like they can try a Spirit Airlines employee, but we all should know Spirit is the Waffle House of airlines.
Too Drunk to Fly
Everyone was trying to get home... and then here goes this passenger— clearly too intoxicated— making the lives of everyone on board more difficult.
Duck Tape to Fix a Plane?!
Imagine settling in your window seat on a Spirit flight and you open the window to a see an employee literally taping the plane together....
Passengers vs. Staff
Early last year, a full out brawl broke out behind the desk. We don’t know what the issue was, but it’s safe to say someone ended up on the “No Fly List.”
Gunfire While Trying to Land in Haiti
Just last week, a Spirit plane was trying to land in Port-au-Prince, Haiti when someone started shooting, according to CNN. Now, all US flights to Haiti have been suspended for a month.
Raccoon Trying To Catch a Flight
You never know what you’ll see while trying to check in your bags at Spirit. Maybe you’ll witness a fight good enough for “World Star Hip-Hop,” or you may even see a raccoon trying to buy a first class ticket!
Fighting While Suspended in the Air
All the madness of the airport is supposed to end when you finally make it on the plane... well, it does if you aren’t flying Spirit. These two men were apparently arguing for the entire flight and even started fighting in the middle of the aisle.
Crop Top Controversy
Did you know Spirit Airlines has a dress code?! Yeah, neither did we. And just to clarify, these women were not in any violation of the apparent “code.”
Rodents Love Spirit!
Can you imagine getting comfortable in your seat, pulling out a book to read, and while you glance up to turn on the overhead light, you see a rodent the size of a small bear?!?
When Telling Your Co-Worker’s Business Goes Wrong!
While waiting to receive their boarding pass, this customer got a full on show when two Spirit employees got into it over some crazy rumors.
“Prepare For a Water Landing”
Earlier this year, passengers spoke out after they say the Spirit plane they were on from Jamaica to Florida turned around shortly after takeoff. One passenger said he knew something was wrong, but quickly, his fears were confirmed after the pilot told everyone to put on their life vests and “prepare for a water landing.”
4 vs. 1 Showdown
Shoes were taken off and shirts became untucked as four Spirit employees tussled one customer to the ground, even getting wrapped in the belt stanchions.
Leaking Toilet Brings Passengers To Tears
If an airplane toilet started leaking this bad mid flight, we’d be crying too!!
“This is Ghetto”
For whatever reason, it seems people are always testing Spirit Airlines employees. Back in 2021, three passengers tried to bully their way onto a flight headed for Atlanta. The camerawoman described the scene best when she said “this is ghetto.”
Delaying A Flight 7 Times?!
We hate to keep showing you fights.... but they just keep on happening! This Spirit employee caught all the smoke after a flight was delayed seven times back to back.
Cuddling on Spirit
We just have one question.... did they pay for two seats or just one??
Canceling More Than 1,000 Flights
How could you forget that one time when Spirit Airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights within the span of days for reasons unknown. The airlines said it hoped to “learn” and “identify opportunities for improvement from these challenges,” whatever that means...
Pregnant Woman Attacks Spirit Employee
This is another classic Spirit Airlines fight but with a huge twist!
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