Spirit Airlines to End Service at Rochester Airport
Travelers will soon have one fewer airline option when departing from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. Monroe County announced on Thursday that Spirit Airlines plans to cease all operations in and out of Rochester after January 7, 2026, following its recent bankruptcy filing.
The airline has faced challenges since the pandemic, attributing its struggles primarily to low domestic travel demand.
Current and Future Flight Options from Rochester
- Spirit currently offers nonstop flights from Rochester to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.
- Despite Spirit's exit, nonstop Saturday flights to Orlando will continue via Southwest Airlines, which will begin daily flights to Orlando starting in January.
- Avelo Airlines also operates several weekly flights to the Lakeland/Orlando airport.
Official Statement from Airport Director
“Spirit Airlines will no longer operate at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) after January 7, 2026 as a result of their recent bankruptcy filing. The airline is in Chapter 11 for the second time in less than a year and is ending operations in several airports around the country.”
Spirit’s withdrawal marks a significant change to Rochester’s air travel landscape but alternative nonstop flight options remain available.
Author’s summary: Spirit Airlines will stop serving Rochester airport after January 7, 2026 due to bankruptcy, but Southwest and Avelo Airlines will maintain key nonstop routes to Orlando.
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