Spirit Airlines, Inc., et al.
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March 11, 2025
Spirit Airlines Judge Says Opt-Out Releases Well Explained
A New York bankruptcy judge explained his February decision to approve third-party releases in budget air carrier Spirit Airlines' Chapter 11 plan, saying an opt-out mechanism of the releases is enough to establish the consent of creditors, given how thoroughly the process was discussed and the number of people who did opt out.
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February 27, 2025
Turbulence May Be Ahead For Spirit Airlines Post-Chapter 11
Spirit Airlines is set to soar out of bankruptcy as of its plan confirmation on Feb. 20, but it is unclear whether the ultra-low-cost carrier will be able to maintain cruising altitude for the long haul, experts told Law360.
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February 24, 2025
Spirit Gets Ch. 11 Plan OK; J&J Unit Brings Ch. 11 Plan To Trial
A bankruptcy judge gave Spirit Airlines the all-clear to eliminate nearly $800 million in debt while giving creditors control over the business; Johnson & Johnson's talc spinoff went to trial over a proposed Chapter 11 plan; and the U.S. Trustee's Office took issue with the final $52 million fee application from lawyers for a New York Catholic diocese.
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February 20, 2025
Spirit Airlines' Bankruptcy Plan Approved With Opt-Outs Intact
A New York bankruptcy judge said Thursday he will greenlight budget air carrier Spirit Airlines' Chapter 11 plan to hand control of the business to creditors and approve third-party releases that prompted objections from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and others, setting up Spirit to exit bankruptcy and wipe out almost $800 million of debt.
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February 18, 2025
Willkie DQ'd, Guo Clawbacks Continue
Franchise Group must find new bankruptcy counsel after a judge in Delaware found Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP was conflicted in its case. The court-appointed trustee investigating Miles Guo's shell companies got another deadline extension to chase down estate funds. Spirit Airlines is awaiting confirmation of its reorganization plan. And bankrupt bitcoin miner Rhodium Encore has hit back at its landlord in court, alleging a campaign of sabotage.
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February 13, 2025
Spirit Airlines Ch. 11 Plan Releases Need More Consideration
A New York bankruptcy judge said Thursday the Chapter 11 plan of budget air carrier Spirit Airlines met the conditions for approval, but also told the parties he needed more time to consider the third-party releases proposed in the plan and whether they were consensual.
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February 12, 2025
Spirit Opts For Ch. 11 Plan After Latest Frontier Bid
Bankrupt budget air carrier Spirit Airlines said it will pursue confirmation of its Chapter 11 debt swap plan at a hearing scheduled for Thursday, after it and competitor Frontier Group could not come to terms on a combination of the two companies.
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February 03, 2025
Under The Radar: Bankruptcy News You May Have Missed
A New Jersey event venue, a lithium battery maker and the operator of one of the world's largest cobalt refineries hit Chapter 11; retailer Party City wants to beef up security for its current and former directors, citing threats of violence; and yet another former member of Byju's Alpha's top brass was sanctioned for contempt of court.
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January 29, 2025
Spirit Spurns Frontier Offer In Favor Of Ch. 11 Debt Swap
Bankrupt air carrier Spirit Airlines Inc. said in public securities filings Wednesday that it has rejected an offer from competitor Frontier Airlines to merge and will instead continue pursuit of its prearranged restructuring plan set for confirmation in mid-February because the terms of the Frontier proposal would leave creditors worse off.
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January 24, 2025
Under The Radar: Bankruptcy News You May Have Missed
The daughter of bankrupt Chinese exile Miles Guo is fighting a contempt bid brought by the Chapter 11 trustee of her father's estate. Brazilian airline Gol Linhas and Spirit Airlines are seeking to implement third-party releases in their respective Chapter 11 plans. And bankrupt financial technology company Synapse appears to be the subject of a grand jury investigation.