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Google is buying all of Spirit Airlines’ data to feed its AI models
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points The transaction is part of Spirit Airlines' efforts to sell off its assets after ceasing operations. Google is purchasing data from Spirit Airlines for $10 million.
Google is purchasing data from Spirit Airlines for $10 million. The data includes emails, internal communications, and transactions with the public, such as bookings and frequent flyer information. It also encompasses human resources information on employees. This data will be used to feed Google's artificial intelligence models.
The data has been stripped of identifying information to prevent individuals from being identified. Spirit Airlines halted operations in May and has been selling its remaining assets through bankruptcy proceedings.
Further details on the sale and the data being transferred are available from the source. The transaction is part of Spirit Airlines' efforts to sell off its assets after ceasing operations.
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