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Skift
3 days ago
- Business
- Skift
Spirit Airlines to Furlough 270 Pilots, Prepares to Cut More Flights
Spirit said it would furlough more pilots as it is looking to downsize its flight schedule, one of the many measures the carrier is taking to restore profitability. Spirit Airlines said Monday that it would furlough 270 pilots as it looks to fly a smaller flight schedule and restore its profitability. The furloughs will be effective November 1. 'We are taking necessary steps to ensure we operate as efficiently as possible as part of our eff
Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Spirit Airlines to furlough 270 pilots, demote 140 more on downsized schedule
July 28 (Reuters) - Spirit Airlines (FLYY.A), opens new tab said on Monday it will furlough about 270 pilots while demoting another 140, as the cash-strapped budget carrier looks to scale down its workforce to match a downsized schedule. The furloughs will go into effect on Nov. 1, while designation downgrades for captains will take place on Oct. 1, the company told Reuters in an emailed statement. "We are taking necessary steps to ensure we operate as efficiently as possible as part of our efforts to return to profitability," the airline said. The announcement, first reported by Bloomberg News, comes as Spirit tries to overhaul its business to move away from its no-frills image and rebrand as a premium airline. The Florida-based carrier had filed for bankruptcy protection last November, following years of losses, heavy debt, and failed merger attempts. It emerged from bankruptcy in March.
Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Spirit Airlines to Furlough 270 Pilots as It Reduces Flight Schedule
Spirit Airlines will furlough roughly 270 pilots and demote 140 more as the financially struggling carrier trims its workforce to match a reduced flying schedule. The furloughs will take effect on Nov. 1, with the downgrades from captain to first officer happening on Oct. 1, the airline said on Monday in an emailed statement.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Erik Menendez's Grave Illness Should Lead to Immediate Furlough, Family Says
Erik Menendez's Grave Illness Should Lead to Immediate Furlough, Family Says originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Erik Menendez, 54, is in the hospital and has been diagnosed with a serious medical condition, his family and attorney confirmed, and should be immediately furloughed rather than wait for a state parole board hearing scheduled for him and his older brother Lyle, 57, next month. Mark Geragos, who has spent years battling to get the Menendez brothers released based on new evidence that calls their 1989 conviction and life sentence into question, said Erik's health condition should lead to an immediate furlough. In May, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Jessic resentenced the brothers last week to 50 years to life in prison, which makes them eligible for parole at hearings currently scheduled for August 21 and 22. Earlier this month, a second Superior Court Judge, William Ryan, ordered Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman to explain why exculpatory evidence was kept from the jury in the second trial of Erik and Lyle Menendez regarding their claims of sexual abuse. Ryan ruled that two new pieces of evidence would, more likely than not, have changed the outcome of their convictions - a letter from Erik Menendez to his cousin Andy Cano, which the defense "allege corroborates Cano's testimony and the sexual abuse allegations," the brothers made at trial. The second piece of new evidence is a declaration from Roy Rossello, a member of the band Menudo who says he was raped by José governor discussed the case Sunday with "Monsters" dramatic series creator Ryan Murphy on his podcast, "This is Gavin Newsom," saying he would decide by Labor Day on whether to release the brothers after more than 35 years behind bars. Evidence presented to Jesic portrayed the brothers as having participated in extensive rehabilitation efforts.[Geragos is the co-owner of Engine Vision Media, the parent company of Los Angeles] This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Erik Menendez's ‘Serious' Medical Condition Revealed as Lawyer Pushes for Release From Prison
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Erik Menendez is being treated for a 'serious medical condition' ahead of his parole hearing in August. Following his diagnosis, Mark Geragos, Erik's attorney, has asked California Governor Gavin Newsom to allow his client to leave prison. However, he would not clarify what the specific condition was or if he was requesting furlough to receive 'better medical treatment.' 'I don't want to let the cat out of the bag,' he told TMZ on Tuesday, July 22. 'I am not going to violate HIPAA or attorney client privilege but if there is anybody that should be furloughed — especially right now a month before the hearing — it is Erik.' While he noted that his diagnosis was 'hopefully not' life-threatening, Geragos, 67, reiterated that it was 'serious.' 'He should be medically furloughed so he can work with the parole attorney and be up to speed and be ready,' the lawyer explained. 'It is the only fair and equitable thing to do.' It's since been confirmed by TMZ that Menendez, 54, is being treated for kidney stones. Erik and Lyle Menendez were arrested in 1990 on first-degree murder charges for the 1989 deaths of their parents, Jose and Kitty. Despite claims that they acted in self defense following years of alleged sexual abuse, the brothers were both sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Decades later, their story returned to the spotlight with the release of Ryan Murphy's series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. It not only sparked debate on the events that may have led up to Jose and Kitty's murders, but also whether the brothers were unfairly sentenced. Celebrities such as Rosie O'Donnell and Kim Kardashian have publicly spoken out on the case and argued in favor of their release. 'I have spent time with Lyle and Erik; they are not monsters. They are kind, intelligent, and honest men,' Kardashian, 44, wrote in an October 2024 essay published by NBC News. 'The killings are not excusable. I want to make that clear. Nor is their behavior before, during or after the crime. But we should not deny who they are today in their 50s.' The Menendez brothers were resentenced to 50 years to life in May, making them eligible for parole. Their hearings are currently scheduled to take place on August 21 and 22.
