With the demise of Spirit, the company joins other South Florida-based airlines that have halted operations and disappeared.
Here’s a look:
Silver Airways
Fort-Lauderdale-based Silver Airways shut down in 2025 after unsuccessfully trying to sell itself. Silver flew to and from Florida, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean airports. Silver Airways had a hub in Fort Lauderdale and also flew to Tampa, Tallahassee, Key West and Pensacola .The airline filed for bankruptcy in December 2024.
Eastern Airlines
Miami-based Eastern shut down in 1991 after filing for bankruptcy two years earlier. The company had a landmark headquarters building on…..