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Google to acquire Spirit Airlines business data

PUBLIC · GOOGAug 18, 2026about 3 hours ago

Acquiring Company

Alphabet

Acquired Company

Spirit Airlines

Mountain ViewMiramarManufacturingInformation TechnologySoftwareAdvertisingMarketingInternetInvestment ManagementTravelTourismAirlines and Aviation

Description

Google is acquiring internal business data from Spirit Airlines for $10 million. The data includes employee emails, Microsoft Teams messages, and operational information. A U.S. bankruptcy judge will determine the approval of the sale. Spirit Airlines is liquidating its assets following bankruptcy.

Company Information

Company

Alphabet

Location

1600 Amphitheatre Parkway

Mountain View, California, United States

About

Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. It was created through a corporate restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Spirit Airlines?

Spirit Airlines was acquired by Alphabet, based in Mountain View. The deal was reported on August 18, 2026. Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. Alphabet is publicly traded (GOOG) and operates in Manufacturing.

When did Alphabet acquire Spirit Airlines?

Alphabet's acquisition of Spirit Airlines was reported on August 18, 2026. Google is acquiring internal business data from Spirit Airlines for $10 million. The data includes employee emails, Microsoft Teams messages, and operational information. A U.S. bankruptcy judge will determine the approval of the sale. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Spirit Airlines do?

(NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable travel options starting with an unbundled fare. It is privately held, operating in Travel, and is based in Miramar.

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