Spirit Airlines , the budget-friendly airline that has experienced recent financial turmoil, is furloughing more than 1,000 flight attendants ahead of the holiday season.

This week, the company said it is making arrangements to furlough 1,800 out of 5,200 flight attendants to “align staffing with our fleet size and expected flight volume.” The plan to furlough 1,800 flight attendants will take effect by Dec. 1, 2025.

In an emailed statement to USA TODAY, the company said: "We recognize the impact of this decision on affected Team Members and we are committed to treating them with care and respect during this process."

USA TODAY has reached out to the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, a union representing Spirit Airlines flight attendants.

Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy

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