Spirit Airlines Closure Leaves Pennsylvania Town Without Commercial Flights
The closure of Spirit Airlines on May 2, 2026, has left Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, without any commercial flights. Spirit was the sole commercial airline operating at the airport, which is now limited to private charter services. The airport, located 45 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, is undergoing a $22 million terminal expansion, expected to be completed by July 1. Local officials are hopeful that the new facilities will attract another commercial carrier. The loss of Spirit Airlines has impacted local businesses, including car rentals and the airport's restaurant, which relied on the airline's operations.