Spirit Airlines News

Spirit Airlines Launches Daily Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Top Florida Destination
Virginia is for travel lovers, and now there’s even more to love as Spirit Airlines launches service at Norfolk International Airport (ORF). The carrier kicked off its new service with daily routes to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Orlando (MCO), giving Norfolk travelers More Go to top leisure destinations in Florida.

Spirit Airlines Expands Puerto Rico Service with Five New Nonstop Routes
Travelers will get More Go than ever before to explore the Island of Enchantment this spring as Spirit Airlines announces the launch of five new, nonstop routes from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). The expansion adds convenient and affordable flights to Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW) and Hartford (BDL), growing Spirit’s Puerto Rico service from 11 destinations to 16 by June 2023.

Spirit Airlines and Lynn University Launch Groundbreaking Pilot Pathway Program
Aspiring pilots can now join the fast track to a rewarding career at one of the nation’s fastest-growing airlines while they finish college. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) and Lynn University today announced the launch of the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program at Lynn’s Burton D. Morgan College of Aeronautics in Boca Raton, Florida.

Spirit Airlines announces nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale, Newark and Philadelphia
Spirit Airlines’ bright yellow planes will soon soar over the scenic streets of Charleston, South Carolina. The airline today announced the addition of Charleston International Airport to its route map with daily, nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale, Newark and Philadelphia starting in April 2023.

Spirit Airlines launches daily, nonstop service from San Antonio to Las Vegas and Orlando
San Antonio travel options soared today as Spirit Airlines launched its daily, nonstop service from San Antonio International Airport to popular leisure destinations, including Las Vegas and Orlando .

Spirit Airlines expands pipeline of qualified pilots through partnership with CAE
Spirit Airlines and CAE today recently announced the launch of the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program that aims to expand the carrier’s pipeline of highly skilled, professional pilots. The program, located at CAE’s flight academy in Phoenix, Arizona, will put graduates on the fast track to a successful career as a Spirit Pilot.

Spirit Announces Stockholder Approval of Merger Agreement with JetBlue
Spirit Airlines, Inc. today announced that its stockholders approved the merger agreement with JetBlue Airways Corporation

Spirit Airlines’ shareholders to vote on JetBlue’s acquisition proposal
Spirit Airlines’ shareholders will vote on whether to approve JetBlue Airways’ $3.8 billion bid to purchase the low-cost carrier on 19 October, according to Spirit’s 12 September filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Minister Bartlett Welcomes Spirit Airlines Service from Connecticut to Montego Bay
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has welcomed the announcement by Spirit Airlines that it will be introducing nonstop flights from Connecticut to Montego Bay, Jamaica. This will be the only nonstop flight arrangement between Connecticut and Jamaica.

Spirit Airlines announces daily, nonstop service to Phoenix
Kansas City travelers will be soaking up the “Valley of the Sun” this November with Spirit Airlines’ new, nonstop service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport . The new route offers the only ultra-low-fare option connecting Kansas City

JetBlue and Spirit to create a low-fare carrier to challenge big four
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines have announced that their boards of directors have approved a definitive merger agreement under which JetBlue will acquire Spirit for $33.50 per share in cash.

Spirit Airlines bringing hundreds of jobs to Houston
Three months after announcing the addition of an aircraft maintenance facility and 50 new jobs in Houston, Spirit Airlines has announced it’s going even bigger with the addition of a new Pilot and Flight Attendant crew base at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).