Spirit Airlines (SPA MEC)



All-Pilot Virtual Townhall Recording
An all-pilot virtual townhall was held on October 15, 2025 


Spirit Airlines Master Executive Council

This is the official webpage of the Spirit MEC. We represent the 3,000+ Spirit pilots with representatives from ALPA councils 18 (ATL, DTW, EWR, ORD); 77 (DFW, LAS, IAH), 109 (FLL, MCO); and 98 (Training)

CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY RESOURCES
On August 29, Spirit Airlines filed for voluntary relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Click here to view resources that explain the Ch. 11 process.

FURLOUGH RESOURCES
Please stay connected, informed, and unified. We are all standing together during these turbulent times. View furlough resources now.

Pairing Construction Preference Survey
You are able to change this survey as many times as you like, depending on your scheduling preferences and circumstances.

2025 STRATEGIC PLAN
Developed by your SPA MEC, committee volunteers, and ALPA professional staff to guide pilot group priorities and decision-making in the coming months.

 
 


Recent Publications

  • 12/5/2025

    MEC UPDATE:All Planned 1Q2026 Pilot Furloughs Cancelled

    In mid-October, Spirit management announced plans to furlough 365 additional pilots and downgrade another 170 captains in the first quarter of 2026. Today, we’re relieved to share that—as of now—the Company has cancelled all planned pilot furloughs for 1Q2026. However, 25 captain downgrades will still occur.
  • 12/5/2025

    Know Before You Vote: Virtual TA Q&A Today at 2pm ET

    We are hosting one final virtual Q&A session to address any remaining questions about the Tentative Agreement on Friday, December 5, at 2 p.m. ET. This live session will provide another opportunity to hear directly from the Negotiating Committee and ALPA subject matter experts.
  • 12/4/2025

    KBYV: Link to Join Virtual TA Q&A Session Tomorrow

    We are hosting one final virtual Q&A session to address any remaining questions about the Tentative Agreement on Friday, December 5, at 2 p.m. ET. This live session will provide another opportunity to hear directly from the Negotiating Committee and ALPA subject matter experts.
  • 12/3/2025

    SPA Status Page -- Save the Date: Virtual TA Q&A Session Friday, Ratification Vote Open Now

    Save the Date: Virtual TA Q&A Session Friday at 2 p.m. ET, Ratification Vote Open Now, FAPA Free Pilot Job Fair at the FLL Sonesta Beach Resort on Friday, December 19, Hiring and Attrition Chart: November 2025, Unofficial Seniority List, SPA ALPA Pilots Giving Back, HIMS Committee Update, Hotel Update, Know Your CBA: 25.M
  • 12/3/2025

    SPA MEC Update — SAVE THE DATE: Virtual Q&A Session Friday at 2 p.m. ET

    Save the Date: Final Virtual Q&A Session – Friday, December 5
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Time to Give

If you’d like to donate whatever you can to ease the financial burden of the pilots, also, for those of you moving on to greener pastures, please consider donating your sick time to help your fellow pilots.

Flying the Line

The First Half Century of the Air Line Pilots Association. Listen to the podcast or read both volumes of Flying the Line.


SPA MEC Policy Manual

Rules and procedures for the MEC, its officers, and its committees to assist them in carrying out their primary duty as a coordinating council for all pilots of Spirit Airlines.

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