Spirit Airlines announced layoffs for 201 employees at its Newark facility after the ultra-low-cost carrier abruptly shut down operations, according to a state filing.
Spirit Airlines reported in a WARN notice that 201 employees in Newark were affected by layoffs effective May 2, coinciding with the company’s rapid shutdown.
The abrupt shutdown is expected to hit New Jersey airports hard, particularly Atlantic City International Airport — where Spirit has been one of only a handful of commercial carriers — and Newark Liberty International Airport, where the airline maintained a major operating base…