Spirit will discontinue service in 11 U.S. markets this fall as part of a broader network adjustment aimed at strengthening its core operation, a spokesperson told AirlineGeeks on Wednesday.
The carrier confirmed that all flights will end the week of Oct. 2, in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Birmingham, Alabama; Boise, Idaho; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Columbia, South Carolina; Oakland, California; Portland, Oregon; Sacramento, California; Salt Lake City; San Diego; and San Jose, California.
In addition, the ultra-low-cost carrier will not move forward with its planned entry into Macon, Georgia, which had been scheduled to begin Oct. 16. This route was announced as part of a new partnership with Contour Airlines.
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