{"id":672,"date":"2026-05-19T18:01:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T18:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=672"},"modified":"2026-05-19T18:01:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T18:01:57","slug":"does-it-cost-more-to-fly-after-spirit-airlines-shut-down-upward-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=672","title":{"rendered":"Does it cost more to fly after Spirit Airlines shut down? \u2018Upward pressure\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Airfares were already rising when Spirit Airlines shut down on May 2, and the loss of the discount carrier is expected to worsen the trend for travelers.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=670\">Sly Stallone seen holding a cane in new post. Why does he need it?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Costs will be higher for at least the next four months, according to one report. And while the numbers are national averages, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, a Spirit hub, also is feeling the changes ahead of Memorial Day and summer travel.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Round-trip airfare in the U.S. between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend is 27% higher than it was last year, according to a new report by Points Path and The Points Guy, a consumer aviation publication. Even using miles won\u2019t help: Prices were up 25% in the May 13 findings.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>For those who have been told or badgered by family members to book travel early, doing so 21 days to 35 days ahead of travel resulted in an even more expensive 33% ticket hike.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>On May 11, nine days after Spirit stopped flying, the average one-way domestic airfare to FLL was $280, up from $257 on April 27, five days before the discount airline\u2019s demise. That\u2019s higher than the $210 on May 11, 2025. The latest numbers are from Kayak, a travel search site that keeps track of trends.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>But there was a bit of good news for travelers in Kayak\u2019s weekly figures released Tuesday: May 11 airfare was a tad lower than the $283 seen on May 4.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Fares were already rising in April due to increased fuel prices and volatility in the Middle East before the discount airline Spirit shut down at 3 a.m. Saturday, May 2.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Broward-based Spirit was a pioneer in the ultra-low cost-carrier market and kept prices down across the industry. Aviation and travel experts say Spirit\u2019s absence will drive up fares.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cost of travel will be higher for your average traveler,\u201d said Christina Tunnah, head of Americas with World Nomads, a travel insurer.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s definitely going to be some upward pressure\u201d on airfares, said Jay Shabat, co-founder of Airline Weekly and senior analyst with travel publication Skift.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The carrier \u201cabsolutely helped the consumer in the markets they served,\u201d he said. \u201cThem going away is one less option for consumers, especially for markets like FLL.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also the issue of where Spirit\u2019s airplanes end up, Shabat said. Do they end up grounded in the Arizona desert because a lot of them have older technology? Or do other airlines buy them?<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>If the planes stay parked, then supply in the market decreases, putting more pressure on airfares, he said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>Spirit\u2019s impact on Fort Lauderdale<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Spirit had more flights at FLL than anywhere, and it was the top provider of passengers that went through the Broward airport, about 28% of the total in 2025.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Of the 17,000 Spirit employees, more than 2,500 were based at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The company\u2019s headquarters complex was in nearby Dania Beach.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>But other airlines are making moves to fill the void at FLL. JetBlue Airways, which began as low-cost carrier, has said it will add service or increase frequency to nearly a dozen destinations.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re stepping up for Fort Lauderdale to ensure the availability of air service in this market,\u201d said Marty St. George, the airline\u2019s president.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>JetBlue plans nearly 130 daily departures at FLL this summer, a 75% increase from last summer. Breeze also announced new nonstop flights from FLL to Pensacola and to Savannah, Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=668\">Be sure to do this if you\u2019re renewing your Florida driver\u2019s license<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Broward Mayor Mark Bogen said that United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have contacted the county.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll have expressed interest in talking,\u201d Bogen said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Southwest hasn\u2019t talked about expanding its presence at FLL, the mayor said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Bogen is particularly optimistic about JetBlue.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt offers one of the best products in the marketplace,\u201d he said, and it was already increasing its presence at FLL before Spirit\u2019s demise. \u201cSpirit didn\u2019t provide a superior product.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Bogen believes that FLL will be able to fill the void left by Spirit before the year ends. \u201cAnd we may even possibly have some interesting opportunities we didn\u2019t have before.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Will travelers be able to afford them?<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Tunnah, the travel insurance executive, points out that Spirit had a special bond with its customers and attracted a type of budget traveler that might not otherwise travel. Spirit\u2019s absence affects them, which in turn hurts local businesses throughout the country that depended on that certain kind of traveler.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Florida is particularly hard hit: After FLL, Orlando International Airport received the second most number of Spirit flights, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. Tourist attractions that draw working-class families will feel the squeeze, too, and may have to increase prices to survive.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe overall cost of travel could become prohibitive,\u201d Tunnah said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s the reality that other ultra-low-cost-carrier are facing: rising fuel prices.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Association of Value Airlines, a trade group representing low-cost airlines, recently asked the federal government for $2.5 billion in assistance to help with higher fuel costs. That\u2019s a significant ask, said Chris Elliott, a consumer advocate and travel expert.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey hate any kind of government regulation, so for them to go to the government now is a really big deal,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>For Elliott and other experts, Spirit\u2019s demise may not be an isolated case \u2014 especially if fuel prices don\u2019t decline.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>JetBlue, which swooped in to add flights at FLL after Spirit shut down, isn\u2019t in great shape. The company\u2019s founder, David Neeleman, said earlier this year that the airline risks going bankrupt and is in a \u201creally tough spot,\u201d according to aviation publication View from the Wing. The airline hasn\u2019t made a profit in six years.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf high fuel prices continue, we might see another bankruptcy or liquidation this summer,\u201d said Elliot, who writes the Elliot Confidential newsletter.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>More advice on low-cost carriers<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>If you still want to book a ticket with one of the remaining low-cost carriers, Elliott suggested to his readers you approach it this way:<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Monitor the news:<\/b> An airline asking for \u201cfuel tax suspension\u201d or a \u201cliquidity pool\u201d is a red flag.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Book with a credit card<\/b>: Federal law allows you to get the charge returned if an airline stops flying or goes out of business. Debit cards don\u2019t have this protection.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Avoid long-term bookings or don\u2019t book too far in advance:<\/b> Booking a flight now for Christmas on \u201can at-risk carrier like JetBlue is a high stakes gamble in this economy,\u201d Elliott says.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Avoid OTAs:<\/b> Book directly with the airline rather than an online travel agent\u2014 that\u2019ll make it easier to get a refund<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=666\">Florida Power &amp; Light\u2019s parent company moves to acquire Dominion Energy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>New Fort Lauderdale airport flights<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h3>JetBlue<\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>New service<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Barranquilla, Colombia:<\/b> Start Date Oct. 1<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Baltimore:<\/b> July 9<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Cali, Colombia:<\/b> Oct. 15<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Charlotte, N.C.:<\/b> July 9<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Columbus, Ohio:<\/b> Nov. 2<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Indianapolis:<\/b> Nov. 2<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Increasing service<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Nashville:<\/b> July 9<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Detroit:<\/b> July 9<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Houston:<\/b> July 9<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Ponce, Puerto Rico:<\/b> July 9<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Chicago O\u2019Hare:<\/b> July 9<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h3>United Airlines<\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Increasing service<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Houston:<\/b> Starting in July<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>New route<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Los Angeles:<\/b> Starting Oct. 25<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--]--><!-- --><\/p>\n<p>This story was originally published <span>May 19, 2026 at 12:29 PM<span>.<\/span><\/span><!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!-- --><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Airfares jumped after Spirit Airlines shut down, with U.S. summer round trips up 27% and FLL fares climbing as carriers reshuffle routes and add service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":671,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,19,45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-672","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-downtown-miami","category-travel"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Does it cost more to fly after Spirit Airlines shut down? 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