Papa John's Offers Free Pizzas to Former Spirit Airlines Loyalty Members
Papa John's launched the "Skies to Pies" promotion on May 8, allowing former Spirit loyalty members to redeem proof of their status for a free large one-topping pizza. The offer follows Spirit Airlines' abrupt suspension of operations announced on May 2. The first 250 verified participants receive codes while supplies last.
Usa TodayPapa John's announced a limited-time promotion called “Skies to Pies” on Friday, May 8. The offer lets former Spirit loyalty members convert proof of their rewards status into a free large one-topping pizza. The first 250 verified participants will receive a code for a free large one-topping pizza while supplies last.
Customers must direct message @PapaJohns on Instagram with proof they were members of Spirit’s loyalty program and provide a screenshot showing they joined Papa Rewards to claim the offer. ” The campaign comes days after Spirit Airlines announced on May 2 that it was immediately suspending operations. The airline canceled all flights across its network and shut down customer service operations.
Passengers across the country were forced into expensive last-minute travel changes after flights were canceled overnight. ” Davis said the sudden and sustained rise in fuel prices in recent weeks left Spirit with no alternative but to pursue an orderly wind-down of the Company. Spirit Airlines has operated for more than 30 years.
Spirit Airlines' collapse followed years of instability, bankruptcy filings, engine recall issues affecting its fleet and failed merger attempts with Frontier Airlines and JetBlue. Usa Today reported the details of both the airline's closure and Papa John's response. USA TODAY reporters Zach Wichter and Mike Snider contributed to this report.
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Story Timeline
3 events- 2026-05-08
Papa John's announces “Skies to Pies” promotion for former Spirit loyalty members
1 sourceUsa Today - 2026-05-02
Spirit Airlines announces immediate suspension of operations and cancels all flights
1 sourceUsa Today - Prior years
Spirit Airlines experiences years of instability including bankruptcy filings, engine recalls and failed mergers
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Limited to first 250 verified participants while supplies last
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Passengers forced into expensive last-minute travel changes after overnight flight cancellations
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Former Spirit loyalty members receive free pizza offer as partial offset for lost rewards
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