{"id":9889,"date":"2026-05-05T19:19:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/about.sixt.com\/?post_type=newsrooms&p=9889"},"modified":"2026-05-06T19:20:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:20:09","slug":"sixt-extends-special-offer-to-travelers-impacted-by-spirit-airlines-suspension-of-operations","status":"publish","type":"newsrooms","link":"https:\/\/about.sixt.com\/en\/corporate-markets\/north-america\/sixt-extends-special-offer-to-travelers-impacted-by-spirit-airlines-suspension-of-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"SIXT Extends Special Offer to Travelers Impacted by Spirit Airlines Suspension of Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (May 5, 2026)<\/strong> \u2013 SIXT USA, a subsidiary of Sixt SE, a global leader in premium mobility services, today announced a special offer for travelers impacted by the Spirit Airlines suspension of operations, providing those in need of alternative ground transportation with discounted one-way rental rates to help meet their near-term travel needs. SIXT is also inviting affected Spirit Airlines team members to explore career opportunities with the company.<\/p>\n

Support for Spirit Airlines Travelers<\/strong><\/p>\n

SIXT is offering up to 20% off one-way rentals at participating U.S. locations to travelers whose Spirit Airlines flights have been cancelled or disrupted. Reservations must be made by May 17, 2026, with rentals taking place between May 5 and May 31, 2026, for a duration of one to 14 days. Vehicles must be returned no later than June 10, 2026.<\/p>\n

This offer is available for select vehicle categories across SIXT’s network of more than 120 locations in 27 states, including 56 major airports \u2014 many of which previously served Spirit Airlines routes. Impacted travelers can book at www.sixt.com\/partners\/travelassistance\/<\/a>. Additional information about SIXT, including rental locations, is available at SIXT.com<\/a> or via the SIXT app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Support for Spirit Airlines Team Members<\/strong><\/p>\n

SIXT recognizes that Spirit team members are navigating an incredibly difficult moment and wants to offer meaningful support. As SIXT continues its U.S. expansion, the company is actively recruiting across a broad range of roles \u2014 from operations and customer service to sales and corporate functions including finance, HR, and revenue management. With U.S. headquarters in Fort Lauderdale and locations nationwide, SIXT offers opportunities close to home and across the country. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit www.sixt.jobs\/us\/spirit<\/a> to learn more and apply.<\/p>\n

Tom Kennedy, President, SIXT North America:<\/strong> “When travelers face unexpected disruptions, our job is to step up. SIXT has the network, the locations, and the team to provide real solutions for people who need to get where they’re going. We also recognize the very real impact this has on Spirit team members, and as we continue our robust expansion across the United States, we encourage anyone looking for their next opportunity to explore what SIXT has to offer.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

SIXT\u2019s focus on innovation and service excellence has earned multiple industry accolades, including being named \u201cBest Car Rental & Mobility Innovation\u201d company at the 2025 Frequent Traveler Awards<\/a>, \u201c#1 Rental Car Company\u201d in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers\u2019 Choice Awards<\/a>, and one of Travel + Leisure Readers\u2019 Five Favorite Car Rental Companies<\/a> for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025).<\/p>\n

In just 15 years, the United States has become SIXT’s most important growth market. Today, the company operates more than 120 rental branches across 27 states and serves 56 of the busiest airports in the country. With operations established in Canada since 2022, SIXT has extended its North American footprint into another billion-dollar market.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>We\u2019re proud of our performance in the J.D. Power 2025 North America Rental Car Satisfaction Study. Learn more: <\/em>J.D. Power 2025 North America Rental Car Satisfaction Study<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-9889","newsrooms","type-newsrooms","status-publish","hentry","category-unternehmen","newsroom-country-north-america"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/about.sixt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsrooms\/9889","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/about.sixt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsrooms"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/about.sixt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/newsrooms"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/about.sixt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/about.sixt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}