# Spirit Airlines to Auction LaGuardia Landing Rights Amid Port Authority Objection

_Jun 9 16:00_

Tags: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, JetBlue Airways, Southwest, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, LaGuardia Airport, New York City, airline

Spirit Airlines plans to auction 22 LaGuardia slots on July 9 for at least $87 million, but the Port Authority objects to the sale's regulatory framework. A bankruptcy court hearing is set for June 10

## Summary

Spirit Airlines, currently in bankruptcy after shutting down operations on May 2, intends to auction its 22 takeoff and landing slots at New York City's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on July 9. The airline estimates the portfolio could fetch at least $87 million. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has objected to the auction in bankruptcy court, arguing that slots are not "fungible and transferable" without corresponding airport sponsor permission. Spirit filed a response on Monday asking the court to dismiss the objection, asserting the Port is aware of the regulatory framework. Federal Aviation Administration administrator Bryan Bedford has indicated a preference for another budget airline to acquire the slots, with Frontier Airlines considered a strong candidate, though American, JetBlue, and Southwest are also potential bidders. A court hearing on the proposed auction is scheduled for June 10

## Why it matters

Affects 8 airline programs (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines...).

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/spirit-airlines-port-authority-laguardia-flight-sale) — Spirit Airlines, Port Authority at odds over LaGuardia flight sale

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