Shannon McCarthy, a spokesperson for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT & PF), said this has been going on for more than four seasons.

Spirit Airlines has canceled over 250 flights since Feb. 13 due to staffing shortages, but the airline is facing other issues as well.

Spirit Airlines cancellations eased somewhat Wednesday at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, but disruptions persisted at the carrier’s largest hub.

According to data reported by airlines, passenger traffic totaled more than 4.35 million passengers in 2025.