Spirit Airlines planes are grounded at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after flights were cancelled on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Nevada’s unemployment agency says it’s helping former Spirit employees impacted by last weekend’s shutdown.
The Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) says it’s ensuring those affected have timely access to unemployment benefits, reemployment services and individual help as they search for new jobs.
“DETR is committed to supporting every Nevada worker affected by the Spirit Airlines layoffs,” said Christopher Sewell, DETR Director. “Our team is ready to provide timely resources, guidance, and individualized assistance to help impacted employees navigate their next steps. “
"I encourage all affected Spirit Airlines employees to take advantage of the resources available through DETR," said Governor Joe Lombardo. "Our priority is getting folks back to work right away, and the state stands ready to assist with no-cost employment services to help with the transition."
Rapid Response
Rapid Response is a free program that helps coordinates services to employers and their affected workers. DETR’s Rapid Response team is sharing information on unemployment insurance, health coverage options and reemployment services with Spirit Airlines representatives.
The Rapid Response Packet provides information on state and partner services and can be downloaded here.
Workforce and Training Services
Through EmployNV, employees can access no‑cost career and training services, including:
Career counseling and job search assistance
Resume and interview preparation
Skills assessments and re‑skilling opportunities
Training grants for high‑demand career fields
Access to job fairs and recruitment events
Community resources and supportive services
Unemployment Insurance Support
Impacted workers are encouraged to file for Unemployment Insurance (UI) at NUI.nv.gov.
(DETR contributed to this report)
