travel
May 3, 2026
Avianca activates protection plan after Spirit Airlines closure and offers passenger relocation
The airline Avianca activated a protection plan for passengers affected by the closure of Spirit Airlines, offering relocations and no-cost return options on routes between the United States and Latin America, subject to availability.
TL;DR
- Avianca offers a protection plan for passengers affected by Spirit Airlines' operational closure.
- The plan allows for no-cost return flights for passengers with existing Spirit return tickets.
- Passengers can seek reubications at the airport on the day of or one day before their scheduled flight, subject to availability.
- This benefit applies to Spirit tickets issued between May 2 and May 16, 2026, requiring Avianca validation.
- The program covers flights from Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to various Latin American destinations, considering Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Orlando as a single zone for operational purposes.
- Passengers are responsible for costs incurred during layovers.
- The measure aims to mitigate the immediate impact on travelers following Spirit Airlines' total operational closure.