WASHINGTON (August 13, 2025) – Spirit Airlines has warned investors it may not survive the next 12 months, just months after filing for bankruptcy. The budget carrier also announced plans last month to furlough 270 pilots in an effort to preserve liquidity.
For expert insight on what this means for travelers, airlines, and the broader hospitality industry, please consider Jungho Suh.
Professor Suh is a teaching assistant professor of management at the George Washington University School of Business. His areas of expertise include service management, entrepreneurship, social, and governance reporting in the travel industry, and digital platforms in tourism and hospitality.
If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Claire Sabin at claire [dot] sabin
gwu [dot] edu (claire[dot]sabin[at]gwu[dot]edu).
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