MIRAMAR, Fla., April 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It’s that time of year. The sun is coming out and a summer getaway is on the horizon – It’s Go Season! Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE) is celebrating by launching 13 new routes just in time to plan a much needed vacation. The season for sun and savings gets even better as Spirit is giving away free flights for even More Go. Guests can enter to win starting April 12, 2018 at SpiritGoSeason.com. Six lucky Guests will each win two round-trip vouchers to anywhere Spirit flies.†
New routes start rolling out on April 12, 2018, and include expanded nonstop service to and from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Tampa International Airport (TPA), Orlando International Airport (MCO), Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and more. Spirit’s Guests can expect the same ultra-low Bare Fares™ they love, giving them a chance to get More Go out of their getaways.
The expansion includes direct seasonal service from Seattle to four new destinations. Tampa, Florida is also getting ready to play, as Spirit connects the Tampa Bay area to the entertainment hubs of Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, the Motor City gets in on the action with direct service connecting Detroit to the sandy beaches of San Diego and the wooded beauty of Portland, Oregon.
New routes in date order:
| Routes: | Starts: | Frequency: |
| Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) to/from | ||
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | April 12 | Daily, seasonal |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | April 12 | Daily, seasonal |
| Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | April 12 | Daily, seasonal |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) | April 12 | Daily, seasonal |
| Tampa (TPA) to/from | ||
| Las Vegas (LAS) | April 12 | Daily, year-round |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | April 12 | Daily, year-round |
| Orlando (MCO) to/from | ||
| Las Vegas (LAS) | April 12 | Daily, year-round |
| Minneapolis (MSP) to/from | ||
| Myrtle Beach (MYR) | April 12 | Daily, seasonal |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to/from | ||
| Cap-Haitien, Haiti (CAP) | April 12 | 3x weekly, year-round |
| New Orleans (MSY) | ||
| Atlantic City (ACY) | April 13 | 4x weekly, year-round |
| Detroit (DTW) | ||
| Portland (PDX) | April 23 | Daily, seasonal |
| San Diego (SAN) | April 23 | Daily, seasonal |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | ||
| St. Croix (STX) | May 24 | 3x weekly, seasonal |
"Our Guests will benefit from lower fares and more nonstop flights to more places they want to visit starting this Spring," said Mark Kopczak, Spirit Airlines' Vice President of Network Planning.
Spirit Airlines has expanded greatly in the past several years while significantly improving on its operational performance. Recent Department of Transportation data shows Spirit Airlines among the top carriers for on-time performance. Guests can check out the crazy-low fares and vacation packages available to all of Spirit's destinations at spirit.com, where they can also sign up to receive alerts on Spirit's email deals and 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.
†No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. Full terms and conditions at SpiritGoSeason.com
*U.S. Department of Transportation Statistics
Contact:
Derek Dombrowski
(305) 916-6065
derek.dombrowski@spirit.com