MIRAMAR, Fla., June 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From sandy beaches to soaring skyscrapers, it just got easier to plan your next More Go adventure! Today, Spirit Airlines announced it has extended its booking schedule through February 13, 2019, while adding seven exciting new routes. Spirit Guests can now book ultra-low fares for the holiday travel season and check out new routes, including warm weather getaways.
“We know many of our Guests love to plan ahead and save,” said Mark Kopczak, Spirit Airlines’ Vice President of Network Planning. “By extending our booking schedule, Guests have the opportunity to lock in low fares for the holiday travel season. With the addition of several new routes, they’ll have even more destinations to choose for their winter getaways.”
As Spirit’s booking schedule extends, the addition of several new routes will connect more Guests to some of the country’s most beautiful places. Guests living in Kansas City, Newark, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Atlanta will now have more options when planning their next vacation.
Philadelphia Gets More Florida Sunshine! Philadelphia, get ready to warm up on the beach in sunny Florida! On December 13, Spirit will launch seasonal service to Fort Myers’ Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). The very next day, on December 14, flights will launch to Tampa International Airport (TPA). Guests can hop on a flight four times weekly to Tampa and three times weekly to Fort Myers.
New to Newark! The Tri-State Area is getting ready for some southern charm! Beginning September 6, Spirit will provide daily year-round nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Kansas City, Grab a Beach Umbrella and Go! Kansas City it’s time for a little R&R on the beach! Starting November 9, Spirit will launch nonstop seasonal flights to sunny South Florida with service to and from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) four times weekly.
Detroit Gets More Sunny Options For Winter! Introducing another option for Detroit Guests to exchange the snow for the sand! Starting December 21, Spirit will launch seasonal service running 4 times weekly between Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in beautiful West Palm Beach, Florida.
Myrtle Beach Gets More Go! Now there are more ways to get to and from lovely Myrtle Beach! Starting November 10, Spirit will add nonstop year-round service between Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) and Orlando International Airport (MCO), complementing existing service between Myrtle Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Also on November 10, Spirit will now provide year-round service between Myrtle Beach and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI), previously this route was seasonal. Both routes provide service 2 times weekly.
| New Route Recap: | Starts: | Frequency: |
| Newark (EWR) to/from | ||
| Atlanta (ATL) | September 6 | Daily, year-round |
| Kansas City (MCI) to/from | ||
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | November 9 | 4x weekly, seasonal |
| Myrtle Beach (MYR) to/from | ||
| Orlando (MCO) | November 10 | 2x weekly, year-round |
| Baltimore - Washington, DC (BWI) | November 10 | 2x weekly, year-round |
| Philadelphia (PHL) to/from | ||
| Fort Myers (RSW) | December 13 | 3x weekly, seasonal |
| Tampa (TPA) | December 14 | 4x weekly, seasonal |
| Detroit (DTW) to/from | ||
| West Palm Beach (PBI) | December 21 | 4x weekly, seasonal |
With Spirit’s expanding network, the airline continues to improve its on-time performance and Guest satisfaction, while building upon its larger commitment to invest in the Guest experience. The airline recently announced state-of-the-art high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity will be installed on its entire fleet by summer of 2019. 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 InvestInTheGuest.com . To check out Spirit’s super low fares and vacation packages head to spirit.com , and 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 offering the lowest total price to the places we fly, on average more than 30% lower than other airlines†. Our customers start with an unbundled Bare Fare™ and get Frill Control™ which allows them to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat assignments and refreshments — the things other airlines bake right into their ticket prices. We help people save money and travel more often, create new jobs and stimulate business growth in the communities we serve. Our Fit Fleet is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient in the U.S. We operate more than 500 daily flights to 65 destinations in the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean. Come save with us at spirit.com
*Subject to government approval. †Based on data from the Department of Transportation and verified by an independent service.
Contact:
Derek Dombrowski (305) 916-6065 derek.dombrowski@spirit.com
En Español:
Manuel Jaquez (954) 628-4898 manuel.jaquez@spirit.com
