Spirit Airlines News
Frontier to acquire low-cost rival Spirit
US low-cost carrier Frontier has agreed to acquire rival Spirit for $6.6 billion. If the deal is finalised, it will be the first large airline merger since the aviation industry was rocked by Covid-19.
Spirit Airlines finalises huge Airbus A320neo order
Spirit is based in South Florida and is the fastest-growing airline in the United States, with flights throughout the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Spirit Airlines agrees 100 A320neo deal with Airbus
Airbus and Spirit Airlines have agreed to a memorandum of understanding for the United States-based airline to acquire up to 100 A320neo planes. Spirit announced its intention to place firm orders for a mix of A319neo, A320neo, and A321neo to meet its future fleet requirements.
Sabre Corporation expands partnership with Spirit Airlines
Sabre Corporation will expand its digital operations technology alliance with Spirit Airlines. The deal will make the airline one of the first carriers to utilise the breadth of the innovative, next-generation Sabre Operations Platform.
Spirit Airlines launches new Orlando-St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, flight
US Virgin Islands governor Kenneth Mapp has welcomed the inaugural Spirit Airlines flight from Orlando to St. Thomas on touchdown.
Spirt Airlines to offer new US Virgin Islands connection from Orlando
On the heels of the launch of new service between Fort Lauderdale and St. Croix, Spirit Airlines has announced even more flights to the US Virgin Islands from the Sunshine State.
Spirit Airlines to launch flights from Pittsburgh
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced that it will begin flying out of Pittsburgh International Airport in May 2017. Pittsburgh International Airport will become the 61st city to join its expanding network, with new non-stop service to seven popular destinations, including Dallas/Fort Worth, Myrtle Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Las Vegas, Houston and Los Angeles
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.