Spirit Airlines Battered by Harvey, Then Irma

Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) has already had a rough 2017, but it's clear that things are about to get a lot worse for the beleaguered discount airline. After a costly spate of pilot-related cancellations in May, Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will continue to take a toll on Spirit's results through the remainder of this year.

One of Spirit's most important markets happens to be Houston -- ground zero for Hurricane Harvey damage -- which represents roughly 10% of the company's flight volume. In addition, the company's largest market by far is Fort Lauderdale, with roughly 400 weekly departures, 2.5 times as many as Houston. Orlando is Spirit's third-largest market, with roughly 210 weekly departures. And while neither Fort Lauderdale or Orlando suffered a direct hit from Irma, both airports have been closed due to the hurricane since Saturday, Sept. 9, and are only expected to begin limited service again on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

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