Sunshine State Heats Up! Spirit Brings 20 Seasonal Routes to Florida this Winter
MIRAMAR, Fla., Nov. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Florida’s Hometown Airline is bringing the heat this winter with nearly 20 seasonal routes to the Sunshine State beginning today. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is increasing its winter service with 20 seasonal routes to help its Guests swap the cold for the beaches, theme parks and warm weather of Florida. Tickets are now on sale through May 2, 2019 at , so don’t hesitate to book that winter getaway.
As the go-to airline for Florida vacations, Spirit’s seasonal routes will boost its Sunshine State service from an average of 116 to 178 daily roundtrip flights this winter. This includes the addition of Jacksonville, Fla., Spirit’s sixth destination in Florida, beginning with service to Detroit, Mich., and Chicago, Ill., Dec. 20, 2018.
The seasonal routes beginning today include:
| Ft. Lauderdale to/from | Duration: | Frequency: |
| Kansas City, Mo. (MCI) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | 4x weekly |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. (MSP) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Ft. Myers to/from | Duration: | Frequency: |
| Akron-Canton, Ohio (CAK) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | 4x weekly |
| Baltimore, Md. (BWI) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Boston, Mass. (BOS) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | 2x daily |
| Cleveland, Ohio (CLE) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Hartford, Conn. (BDL) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Latrobe, Pa. (LBE) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | 4x weekly |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. (MSP) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Pittsburgh, Pa. (PIT) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Tampa to/from | Duration: | Frequency: |
| Akron-Canton, Ohio (CAK) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | 4x weekly |
| Boston, Mass. (BOS) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Cleveland, Ohio (CLE) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Hartford, Conn. (BDL) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Latrobe, Pa. (LBE) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | 4x weekly |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. (MSP) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Pittsburgh, Pa. (PIT) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| West Palm Beach to/from | Duration: | Frequency: |
| Atlantic City, N.J. (ACY) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Boston, Mass. (BOS) | Nov. 8, 2018 - May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Detroit, Mich. (DTW) | Dec. 21, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | 4x weekly |
“These Florida routes provide additional seasonal service to some of our top leisure destinations just in time for the holidays,” said Mark Kopczak, Spirit Airlines’ Vice President of Network Planning. “Whether it’s escaping the winter temperatures or visiting family and friends, we provide our Guests the best service and lowest fares for Florida travel.”
With Spirit’s expanding network, the airline continues to improve its on-time performance and Guest satisfaction, while building upon a larger commitment to invest in the Guest experience. Recent Department of Transportation data shows Spirit Airlines among the top carriers for on-time performance and baggage handling. Guests can learn more about Spirit’s pledge to keep improving at . To check out Spirit’s super-low fares for the holiday travel season and warm getaway packages, head to . Don’t forget to sign up to receive alerts on Spirit's email deals and special offers.
About Spirit Airlines:
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best value in the sky while providing an extraordinary Guest experience. We are the leader in providing customizable travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows every Guest to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat assignments and refreshments — something we call À La Smarte. We make it possible for our Guests to venture further, travel more often, and discover more than ever before. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient in the U.S. We operate more than 500 daily flights to 69 destinations in the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, and are dedicated to giving back and improving the communities we serve. Come save with us at . At Spirit Airlines, we go. We go for you.
Contact: Derek Dombrowski (305) 916-6065
