Spirit Airlines passengers told to put on life vests after possible mechanical issue on Florida-bound flight: "Nerve racking"

Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight from Jamaica to Florida faced a tense situation when they were instructed to don life vests due to a suspected mechanical issue shortly after takeoff. The flight, which departed from Montego Bay, returned safely to the airport. The airline confirmed that the incident, caused by a loss of pressure, did not compromise flight safety, and passengers were later rebooked on another flight.

On a Spirit Airlines flight from Jamaica to Florida, the crew instructed passengers to prepare for a potential water landing by putting on life vests1. This directive was issued as a precautionary measure after the pilot identified a possible mechanical issue shortly after takeoff. The crew's instructions were part of the emergency procedures taken to ensure passenger safety while the flight returned to its origin in Montego Bay.