Spirit Airlines says 20% to 30% of workers at risk of furloughs: CEO’s memo

CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is preparing to inform unions on Friday that 20% to 30% of workers including pilots and flight attendants may be furloughed in October, according to a memo from the CEO sent to employees on Tuesday.

Spirit Airlines confirmed the memo, which was viewed by Reuters, was sent on Tuesday but said it has no further comment.

(Reporting by Tracy Rucinski and David Shepardson; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)