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Spirit Airlines shut down over a month ago, but former employees are still waiting for their overtime pay
By Bri Buckley at CBS4 Miami
· June 5, 2026
· 2 min read
Former Spirit Airlines flight attendants said they are still waiting for back pay more than a month after the airline shut down for good.William Roman and Mauricio Valencia, both former Spirit flight attendants, said thousands of crew members received their final paychecks about three weeks ago &mda
Key takeaway William Roman and Mauricio Valencia, both former Spirit flight attendants, said thousands of crew members received their final paychecks about three weeks ago — but the checks were short.
Why this matters in The Miami
The situation with former Spirit Airlines employees waiting for overtime pay is a stark reminder of the human impact of business closures in Miami-Dade County. With thousands of crew members affected, the issue has significant local stakes, particularly in neighborhoods like Miami Beach and Little Havana, where many airline employees reside. The fact that these employees are still waiting for their rightful pay more than a month after the airline shut down raises concerns about the county's ability to support workers during times of transition. As the former Spirit Airlines terminal at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is dismantled, it's clear that the airline's presence will be deeply felt in the local community. The "Spirit 2.0" crowdfunding campaign may offer a glimmer of hope for some, but for many former employees, the immediate concern is getting the pay they are owed, and it's up to local authorities to ensure that workers' rights are protected.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 5, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Former Spirit Airlines flight attendants said they are still waiting for back pay more than a month after the airline shut down for good.William Roman and Mauricio Valencia, both former Spirit flight attendants, said thousands of crew members received their final paychecks about three weeks ago &mda
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