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Former employees sue Spirit Airlines, allege illegal mass layoffs

Six former employees — five from Florida — say Spirit failed to provide the 60-day advance notice required under federal law.

Published May 20, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Six former Spirit Airlines employees, including five Florida residents, have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the airline’s mass layoffs violated a federal law that requires a 60-day notice before such terminations. The plaintiffs contend Spirit did not provide the mandated advance notice prior to the worker layoffs.