economy

May 3, 2026

Spirit Airlines cancels flights: here's what could happen to your ticket from today

The immediate cancellation of all Spirit Airlines flights from May 2, 2026, leaves thousands of passengers in Colombia with a key question: what will happen to their tickets.

Spirit Airlines cancels flights: here's what could happen to your ticket from today

TL;DR

  • Spirit Airlines canceled all flights from May 2, 2026, affecting about 10,000 passengers in Colombia.
  • Spirit Airlines will notify affected users via email about refund options.
  • The airline is responsible for refunding passengers who have not yet traveled.
  • Refunds are being processed automatically in some cases, particularly for card payments.
  • Aerocivil will provide general guidance to affected passengers at terminals.
  • The Superintendencia de Transporte will monitor passenger rights and airline obligations.
  • Avianca is offering free rebooking for passengers with tickets between May 2 and May 16, 2026, subject to availability.
  • LATAM intends to support affected passengers with its transport capacity.