Albuquerque among 11 U.S. cities losing nonstop Spirit Airlines flights as the carrier restructures after bankruptcy, affecting 1,800 employees.

MIRAMAR, Fla. — Leisure travelers who rely on Spirit Airlines’ ultra-low fares will soon find fewer yellow-tailed jets on airport departure boards. The Miramar-based carrier has announced that it will permanently exit 11 U.S. markets this fall and furlough 1,800 employees as part of a sweeping restructuring tied to its second trip through bankruptcy court in as many years.