Spirit Airlines Gives the Sunshine State More Go, Becomes Fort Lauderdale’s Largest International Airline
MIRAMAR, Fla., Feb. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trips in and out of Florida will be easier than ever this spring! (NYSE: SAVE) is scheduling additional flights every day from some of Central and South Florida’s most popular destinations, the airline announced Tuesday. The expanded options deliver on Spirit’s longstanding promise to invest in the Guest by offering more convenience and flexibility.
In all, Florida’s Hometown Airline plans to inaugurate or upgrade the frequency of flights on 16 routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Orlando International Airport (MCO). The changes will begin April 1, 2020 and continue rolling out through July.
| New Service | ||
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to/from: | Effective: | Frequency: |
| Oakland (OAK) | April 1, 2020 | Daily |
| Extensions & Additional Frequencies | ||
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to/from: | Effective: | Frequency: |
| Guatemala City (GUA) | April 22, 2020 | Up to 2 Daily* |
| Myrtle Beach (MYR) | April 22, 2020 | 2x Daily |
| New Orleans (MSY) | April 22, 2020 | 2x Daily** |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | April 22, 2020 | 4x Daily |
| San Salvador (SAL) | April 23, 2020 | Up to 2 Daily* |
| St. Croix (STX) | June 10, 2020 | Daily |
| Atlantic City (ACY) | July 9, 2020 | 3x Daily |
| Detroit (DTW) | July 9, 2020 | 3x Daily |
| Orlando (MCO) to/from: | Effective: | Frequency: |
| Medellín (MDE) | April 22, 2020 | 3x Weekly |
| New York LaGuardia (LGA) | April 22, 2020 | 1x Daily*** |
| Raleigh-Durham (RDU) | April 22, 2020 | 2x Daily |
| Atlantic City (ACY) | July 9, 2020 | Up to 3 Daily |
| Guatemala City (GUA) | July 9, 2020 | Daily* |
| Kansas City (MCI) | July 9, 2020 | Up to 2 Daily |
| Pittsburgh (PIT) | July 9, 2020 | 2x Daily |
Fort Lauderdale’s growth includes additional flights to Guatemala City (GUA), San Salvador (SAL) and St. Croix (STX), which will cement Spirit’s lead as the airport’s largest carrier to the Caribbean and Latin America. The airline surpassed JetBlue in terms of available seats to the region in January 2020, with nonstop service to 28 destinations.
“Florida is very important to Spirit Airlines, and we are going to keep growing in the state we call home,” said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning for Spirit. “As the only major airline headquartered in the Sunshine State, Spirit Airlines continues to add new destinations and more non-stop service to meet the needs of Florida’s growing economy.”
Spirit is turning heads by making it possible for Guests to venture further than ever while delivering the best value in the sky. The airline recently won and featuring ergonomically-designed seats, an improved aesthetic and a modern look and feel.
*Requires government approval
**3x daily spring seasonal
***Upgraded from seasonal
About Spirit Airlines:
(NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows our Guests 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 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 650 daily flights to 77 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.
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