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FORT
MYERS, Fla., Dec. 15,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE:
SAVE) is celebrating three decades of serving Southwest Florida with the start of the only
nonstop flight between Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
and Southwest Florida
International Airport (RSW). Spirit first landed in Fort Myers in 1993 and has grown to offer
nonstop service to 14 destinations and 20-peak day departures from
the Midwest to the East Coast.
"RSW is a great, long-time partner of Spirit Airlines, and we're
thankful to the Fort Myers
community for their continued support as we add the only nonstop
service to SJU on our 30th anniversary," said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning
at Spirit Airlines. "The addition of nonstop service to
San Juan creates an exciting
opportunity to connect the two vibrant communities with reliable
and convenient service."
Spirit's new service to San
Juan follows the airline's recent launch of three, new
routes from RSW to Charleston (CHS), Norfolk (ORF) and Richmond
(RIC) in November.
Fort Myers (RSW)
Service
|
Destination
|
Frequency
|
Atlanta
(ATL)*
|
Daily
|
Atlantic City
(ACY)
|
1-2x Daily
|
Boston
(BOS)*
|
1-2x Daily
|
Charleston
(CHS)*
|
2x Weekly
|
Chicago
(ORD)
|
1-3x Daily
|
Columbus
(CMH)*
|
2-3x Weekly
|
Detroit
(DTW)
|
1-3x Daily
|
Indianapolis
(IND)*
|
1-2x Daily
|
Nashville
(BNA)*
|
Daily
|
Norfolk
(ORF)*
|
2-3x Weekly
|
Philadelphia
(PHL)*
|
3-7x Weekly
|
Pittsburgh
(PIT)*
|
4-7x Weekly
|
Richmond
(RIC)*
|
2x Weekly
|
San Juan
(SJU) NEW
|
4x Weekly
|
*Seasonal routes
"We are extremely pleased that Spirit Airlines is inaugurating
new nonstop flights to San Juan, Puerto
Rico from Southwest Florida
International Airport. San Juan is
the most highly sought Caribbean
destination at RSW," said Ben
Siegel, CPA, C.M., Executive Director of the Lee County Port
Authority. "This new service not only gives travelers from
Southwest Florida an opportunity
to visit family and friends on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico but will also bring business
partners and visitors to Fort
Myers to enjoy everything our region has to offer."
Spirit's Elevated Guest Experience
Spirit continues
its commitment to invest in the Guest, which entails a number of
initiatives aimed at delivering the best value in the sky:
- Spirit's Fit Fleet® is one of the most fuel-efficient fleets in
the industry, with many more brand-new planes projected for
delivery in 2024.
- Recently announced more cabin enhancements with wider
seats, added cushion, new headrests and upgrades to our unique
Big Front Seat®.
- Fast onboard Wi-Fi that allows Guests to watch content from
streaming services.
Recognition
Aviation Week Network's Air Transport
World (ATW) named Spirit Airlines the Value Airline of the
Year as part of the ATW 2023 Airline Industry Achievement
Awards. The carrier was also rated a Four Star Low-Cost Carrier
(LCC) in the 2024 APEX/IFSA Awards, which is the highest
rating for its category and based solely on passenger feedback.
Spirit was also recognized for safety with the FAA's "Aviation
Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence" for the fifth
consecutive year. Additionally, Travel Weekly named the Spirit
Charitable Foundation a Gold Winner in the 2023 Magellan Awards for
Giving Back.
About Spirit Airlines:
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, refreshments and
Wi-Fi — something we call À La Smarte®. Our Fit Fleet® is one of
the youngest and most fuel-efficient in the United States. We serve destinations
throughout the U.S., Latin America
and the Caribbean, making it
possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than
ever before. We are committed to inspiring positive change in the
communities where we live and work through the Spirit
Charitable Foundation. Come save with us at spirit.com.
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