Spirit Airlines announced executive leadership updates including the appointment of Fred Cromer as Executive Vice President, effective July 8, 2024. Cromer will work closely with the Company's Interim CFO, Brian McMenamy, who will remain in a senior finance role with the Company to ensure a smooth transition. Cromer brings three decades of experience in the aviation industry, with expertise in financial management, strategic planning, treasury and operations.

Cromer has held numerous executive positions over his career, most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer, and previously Chief Financial Officer, of Xwing, Inc. Prior to joining Xwing, Cromer served as President of Bombardier Commercial Aircraft from 2015 to 2020, President of International Lease Finance Corporation from 2008 to 2015, and Chief Financial Officer and Vice President at ExpressJet Airlines from 1998 to 2008. Cromer holds an A.B. degree in Economics from the University of Michigan and an MBA in Finance from DePaul University. Spirit also announced additional significant leadership updates: Dana Shapir Alviene has been appointed Senior Vice President of Inflight and Airport Experience, effective July 29, 2024.

Shapir Alviene joins Spirit from Avianca where she served as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience. Prior to Avianca, she held multiple leadership roles at JetBlue Airways between 2014 and 2023, including Vice President, Airports Experience. She began her aviation career at Southwest Airlines where she served in key operational, customer service and leadership roles.

Shapir Alviene's extensive operational and customer expertise will elevate Spirit's Guest experience and strengthen collaboration between its Airports and Inflight teams.