Abandoned Spirit Airlines Fleet Converted into Luxury Apartments
The following is an unredacted press release from local private equity-backed real estate developer, Lakeview Luxury Holdings.
Is your apartment in a historic brick two-flat just too spacious? Do warm, worn-in wood floors fail to complement your understated, millennial-grey interior decor? Are you fearful of what will happen to the hundreds of defenseless aircrafts left unemployed and starving following the dissolution of Spirit Airlines? Today’s real estate market has failed to address these concerns — until now.
In May of 2026, 17,000 employees lost their jobs and millions were left without affordable travel options when Spirit Airlines shut down its global operations. Through these minor inconveniences, Lakeview Luxury saw an opportunity. Each aircraft in Spirit’s fleet contains over 1,000 square feet of precious space, which we have divided into 8 luxury 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. Featuring roomy twin-size bedrooms and en-suite bedpans, these homes will be some of the most desirable on the market. Each unit will come equipped with three to four overhead nozzles that will blow slightly-below-room-temperature air directly into residents’ eyes. And don’t you worry about that pesky “no-reclining” rule! We have permanently bolted each mattress into the upright and locked position, preserving the authentic airborne economy charm we all know and love. Lastly, the scent of recirculated burp air comes standard in every unit, no takesies backsies.
Starting at competitive monthly rates of $3,400 for a 1 bedroom and $5,000 for a 2 bedroom, these apartments will provide luxury at an approachable price point for Chicagoans. Amenities include an inflatable slide, window shutters, a can of refreshing ginger ale and a single serving of stale pretzels (for an upcharge).
Our upcoming developments in Chicago will take the space of four beloved local businesses, one nonprofit and a free clinic. “Good riddance,” say our investors. Furthermore, the free clinic’s parking lot has excellent southern exposure and will serve as the site for a future five-story e-scooter storage facility.
If you’ve ever dreamed of resting your weary head in a decommissioned lavatory or storing your air fryer in an overhead bin, Lakeview Luxury Holdings has just the deal for you. Remember, on-time move-in is not guaranteed. Carry on fees will apply.