Spirit Airlines (SAVE, Financial) saw its stock rise more than 18%, reaching $2.87. The airline has announced plans to sell 23 Airbus aircraft and implement cost-cutting measures including layoffs and reducing its operations. These steps are part of Spirit's strategy to return to profitability, with the expected savings of approximately $80 million.
Additionally, there are reports suggesting that Frontier Airlines is considering reviving its bid for Spirit Airlines. Meanwhile, Spirit is in discussions about the terms of a potential bankruptcy filing.