8-K Resignation of Jordon L. Kruse


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 8, 2012
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SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-35186
(Commission File Number)
38-1747023
(IRS Employer Identification Number)

2800 Executive Way
Miramar, Florida 33025
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (954) 447-7920
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Resignation of Jordon L. Kruse.
On August 8, 2012, Mr. Jordon L. Kruse resigned as a member of our Board of Directors (the “Board”). Also on August 8, 2012, the Board unanimously approved a reduction in the size of the Board from 10 to 9 members.
  






SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Date: August 10, 2012
SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC.


By: /s/ Thomas Canfield
Name:     Thomas Canfield
Title:
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary