Bankrupt Spirit to Furlough One-Third of Flight Attendants

Spirit Airlines will reportedly furlough one-third of its flight attendants as the bankrupt budget carrier struggles to cut costs and regain profitability.

Spirit, which entered Chapter 11 for the second time in less than a year, is also slashing flying capacity by 25% in November compared with a year earlier, leaving the airline with more planes and workers than needed.

The carrier said 1,800 of its roughly 5,200 flight attendants will be furloughed, with some voluntary departures determining the final tally, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.