Spirit Airlines intends to reduce the size of its fleet to between 76 and 80 aircraft by the third quarter of 2026. At 16 March, the Florida-based carrier operates a fleet of 175 Airbus jets comprising 62 A320ceos, 63 A320neos, 29 A321ceos and 21 A321neos, Fleets data shows. Seven months ago, on 13 August, Spirit operated a fleet of 214 Airbus aircraft. In late August 2025, Spirit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in 10 months Spirit's reduced fleet will "primarily" consist of A320ceos and A321ceos, it says, adding: "In addition to previously announced fleet adjustments, the planned adjustment will further reduce Spirit's debt, lease obligations and aircraft costs." Sean Lane, a judge at the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, on 12 March approved Spirit's proposed bidding procedures to govern the sale of 20 used A320s and A321s. The carrier – which on 13 March filed with the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York a restructuring support agreement and reorganisation plan – intends to emerge from Chapter 11 in the late spring or early summer.

Spirit Airlines has received bankruptcy-court approval for its proposed bidding procedures to govern the sale of 20 used Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. Sean Lane, a judge at the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, states in a 12 March filing that "Spirit is authorised to take any and all actions necessary or appropriate to implement the bidding procedures". The bidding deadline has been set as 1 April. Spirit – which in late August 2025 filed for Chapter 11 for the second time in 10 months – must by 21 April file with the court a notice identifying the successful bidder and the key terms of the applicable agreements. At 13 March, the Florida-based carrier operates a fleet of 175 Airbus jets comprising 62 A320s, 63 A320neos, 29 A321ceos and 21 A321neos, Cirium fleets data shows. Seven months ago, on 13 August, Spirit operated a fleet of 214 Airbus aircraft. It intends to emerge from Chapter 11 in the late spring or early summer.

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has suspended all flights at Dubai International airport after a fuel facility near there was reportedly attacked by Iranian drones in the early morning of 16 March. The authority says in a post on X that the "temporary suspension" is "a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff". Emirates confirms on its website that all flights to and from Dubai "have been suspended until further notice" and advised passengers not to go to the airport. The Dubai Media Office adds that the fire has not spread and the situation "remains under control", while some flights have been diverted to Al Maktoum International airport. At the time of publishing, there was no indication when flights at Dubai International will resume. Despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, there have been several flights operating from Dubai over the past week, with Emirates indicating that it had also been allowing some transit traffic through its hub, albeit on a reduced schedule.