After three years in Boise, Spirit Airlines will leave the local airport after the budget commercial carrier declared bankruptcy.
The airline plans to end service early next month at airports in a dozen cities across the U.S., including Boise, a Spirit Airlines spokesperson told the Idaho Statesman. Spirit has flown a nonstop flight between Boise and Las Vegas since August 2022, and Boise Airport officials said the airline told them the route is scheduled to terminate on Oct. 4.
“We appreciate the time Spirit Airlines served the Boise market and thank them for their partnership,” Boise Airport Director Rebecca Hupp said in a statement to the Statesman. “While it’s always disappointing to see an airline leave, Boise Airport continues to experience strong passenger growth and remains committed to pursuing new air service opportunities to meet the needs of our community.”…