Spirit Airlines is out of bankruptcy, hitting its target to emerge in the first quarter, after a crippling few years.

Spirit Airlines has emerged from its Chapter 11 restructuring, having reduced its debt by approximately $795 million.

U.S. carrier Spirit Airlines , long known for its no-frills service, said on Wednesday it was pushing ahead with plans to rebrand itself as a premium airline as it emerged from bankruptcy protection after four months.

Discount carrier Spirit Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy protection. The budget airline — known for its no-frills, low-cost flights on a fleet of yellow planes — said this week that its parent, Spirit Aviation Holdings,

Spirit Airlines chief executive Ted Christie says the company is positioned to steal share from its larger rival, Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE: LUV), in 2025. Southwest will start charging its customers for checked bags from May,

Spirit Airlines has officially exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings after shedding a large chunk of debt and receiving a new injection of cash from major creditors who supported its continued

Spirit Airlines emerged from its financial restructuring following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, aimed at restoring the budget airline to profitability with a new approach focusing on premium travel experiences.

Spirit Airlines said on Wednesday that it had successfully emerged from bankruptcy, exiting a major corporate restructuring five months after first filing for bankruptcy.

Spirit Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy, according to CNBC. CEO Ted Christie stated the airline is now leaner and prepared to compete with rivals.