Spirit Airlines News

Spirit Airlines announces executive key appointments
Spirit Airlines has named three new executives to its leadership team. Ted Botimer has been named the Senior Vice President of Network Planning and Revenue Management, Laurie David Villa is the new Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, and Eric Netland has been promoted to Vice President of Pricing and Revenue Management.

Spirit Airlines unveils new paint design
Spirit Airlines has unveiled its new design that matches the bright and bold branding the company announced last May. The bright yellow plane with black trim begins service tomorrow with a flight from Atlantic City (ACY) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Spirit Airlines starts nonstop ultra-low fare service on 9 new routes
Spirit Airlines today starts ultra-low fare service on nine new nonstop routes and also resumes summer seasonal service on a variety of our customers’ favorite routes.

Spirit Airlines announces new schedules to/from Mexico
Spirit Airlines today announced schedules for new service to/from Los Cabos and Cancun, Mexico starting November 8, 2012.

Spirit Airlines announces service from Minneapolis-St. Paul - Chicago and Las Vegas
Spirit Airlines today announced that it will start non-stop service from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chicago O’Hare and Las Vegas. On May 31, 2012, Spirit will begin three daily non-stop flights between Minneapolis and Chicago, and daily non-stop service between Minneapolis and Las Vegas.

Spirit boosts Airbus order
Spirit Airlines has finalised its firm order for 75 Airbus single-aisles including 45 A320neo aircraft. The airline has yet to unveil its engine selection.

Spirit Airlines signs memo of understanding for 75 Airbus aircraft
Spirit Airlines and Airbus announced today that they have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a significant addition to Spirit’s existing aircraft purchase order with Airbus.

Spirit Airlines proves lower taxes create jobs
Following the elimination of several taxes on airline tickets on July 23rd, Spirit’s customers began saving up to $50 roundtrip. As a result, the volume of tickets sold jumped over 22 percent week over week in the first three days.

Spirit Airlines starts Fort Lauderdale - San Salvador, El Salvador service
Spirit Airlines today started further expanding its network of ultra low fares throughout Central America with the introduction of service between Fort Lauderdale and San Salvador, El Salvador. Spirit now operates three non-stop flights per week between Fort Lauderdale and San Salvador, El Salvador.

Spirit Airlines to fly non-stop between Fort Lauderdale and Toluca/Mexico City
Spirit Airlines today further expanded its network of ultra low fares in Mexico with the start of service between Fort Lauderdale and Toluca, Mexico. Spirit now operates two non-stop flights per week between Fort Lauderdale and Mexico City’s Toluca International Airport.

Spirit Airlines starts eight new routes
Spirit Airlines has started eight new pan-American non-stop routes, offering low fares to more customers than ever before.

Spirit Airlines to seek public listing
Spirit Airlines has confirmed it will seek up to $300 million in a public offering of common stock. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida- based airline said it would utilise the funds to seek growth in its niche domestic markets and in Latin America and the Caribbean.