MIRAMAR, Fla., March 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is broadening The Crescent City’s international reach with two new destinations, the airline announced Monday. The nation’s fastest-growing airline will fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Cancun, Mexico (CUN) starting on June 10*. The next day, Spirit will inaugurate service to San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP)*. The airline will also increase frequency to Orlando International Airport (MCO), with one additional daily flight, starting on April 22.
New Orleans is home to one of the largest Honduran populations in the United States. Spirit’s flights to San Pedro Sula’s Ramón Villeda Morales Airport will make it easier for people to visit their friends and family, along with making the city more accessible to tourists. Flights to San Pedro Sula will operate on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, with connecting options on other days of the week.
Spirit brought its low fares and bright-yellow planes to MSY in January 2013 with flights to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Seven years later, the airline provides nonstop service from MSY to a total of 22 domestic and international destinations. Spirit’s investment in New Orleans turned it into the third-largest carrier in the city (measured by available seat miles). The airline served approximately 1.7 million Guests at MSY in 2019—a 20 percent increase year-over-year—with plans to keep growing in 2020.
“We are incredibly proud to open up nonstop international service from New Orleans with two destinations at once. Our Guests asked us for international connectivity, and we are excited to offer them the Best Value in the Sky as they explore new places,” said Ted Christie, President and CEO of Spirit Airlines. “Adding these international routes is part of our promise to invest in the Guest. Whether they fly to Cancun for leisure or to San Pedro Sula to reconnect with friends and family, we will continue to connect our Guests with the communities and destinations they seek the most.”
New Orleans is the sixth city this year to gain flights to Cancun on Spirit Airlines. Flights are scheduled four times per week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, with connecting options available on the other days of the week.
“New Orleans has one of the largest populations of Hondurans in the United States, and we are thrilled that Spirit Airlines is now offering direct service from MSY to San Pedro Sula, Honduras—providing a much-needed connection for our community. On top of that, additional service to Cancun, Mexico will give our passengers even more options. With Spirit being our fastest-growing airline, we are grateful for their commitment to this community and look forward to a long-standing relationship with this carrier,” said Kevin Dolliole, Director of Aviation for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
| Routes & Frequencies | ||
| New Orleans (MSY) to/from: | Effective: | Frequency: |
| Orlando (MCO) | April 22, 2020 | 2x Daily |
| Cancun (CUN) | June 10, 2020 | 4x Weekly |
| San Pedro Sula (SAP) | June 11, 2020 | 3x Weekly |
| Atlanta (ATL) | Now | 1x Daily |
| Austin (AUS) | Now | 1x Daily |
| Nashville (BNA) | Now | 1x Daily |
| Boston (BOS) | Now | 1x Daily |
| Baltimore (BWI) | Now | 1x Daily |
| Cleveland (CLE) | Now | 3x Weekly |
| Columbus (CMH) | Now | 3x Weekly |
| Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | Now | 1x Daily |
| Detroit (DTW) | Now | 1 - 2x Daily |
| Newark (EWR) | Now | 1x Daily |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | Now | 2 – 3x Daily |
| Houston (IAH) | Now | 1x Daily |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | Now | 1x Daily |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | Now | 1x Daily |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | Now | 4x Weekly |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | Now | 1 - 2x Daily |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | Now | 4x Weekly |
| Raleigh-Durham (RDU) | Now | 1x Daily |
| Tampa (TPA) | Now | 1x Daily |
Spirit is turning heads by making it possible for Guests to venture further than ever while delivering the best value in the sky. Spirit recently won Low Cost Airline of the Year at the CAPA (Centre for Aviation) World Aviation Summit, adding to a long list of recent accolades and also unveiled a complete cabin redesign featuring ergonomically-designed seats, an improved aesthetic and a modern look and feel.
*Subject to government approval
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 and refreshments — something we call À La Smarte. We make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient in the U.S. We operate more than 650 daily flights to 77 destinations in the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, and are dedicated to giving back and improving the communities we serve. Come save with us at spirit.com. At Spirit Airlines, we go. We go for you.
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