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Spirit Airlines NewsSpirit Airlines adds second daily non-stop flight between Fort Lauderdale and Cancun, Mexico
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Fort Lauderdale’s hometown Spirit Airlines is adding frequencies between Fort Lauderdale and one of Mexico’s most popular vacation hot spots, Cancun. Spirit Airlines starts service to Barranquilla, Colombia
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Today Spirit Airlines is further expanding its network of ultra low fares throughout the country of Colombia as it starts non-stop service from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla. Spirit Airlines to add new non-stop service Chicago †Las Vegas and Chicago †Atlantic City
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines today announced that the ultra low cost carrier is expanding its domestic network and will begin operating new non-stop service between Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and Las Vegas on November 11, 2010, and new non-stop service between Chicago O’Hare and Atlantic City on March 3, 2011. Spirit pilots reach deal with management
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit pilot negotiators, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have reached a tentative agreement with their management. Spirit Airlines update on ALPA strike: Flights cancelled through Thursday, 17-Jun-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : As a result of its pilot union’s decision to strike, Spirit’s flights are cancelled through Thursday, June 17, 2010. Spirit Airlines strikes again - passengers abandoned
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : FlyersRights.org, the nation's foremost airline passenger advocacy group, today called upon Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza to keep his promise to secure safe passage for passengers stranded by the airline's ongoing pilot strike. Allied Pilots Association voices support for Spirit Airlines’ pilots
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : The Allied Pilots Association (APA), certified collective bargaining agent for the 11,500 pilots of American Airlines (NYSE: AMR), expressed support for the pilots of Spirit Airlines following the recent declaration of an impasse in contract negotiations with that carrier’s management. Spirit Airlines initiates flexible travel policy for Kingston, Jamaica
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : In order to offer customers flexibility, Spirit Airlines has activated its flexible travel protection policy to assist customers wishing to make changes in travel plans for Kingston, Jamaica. Spirit Airlines starts service between Detroit and Atlantic City
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Today ultra low cost carrier Spirit Airlines started seasonal service between Detroit and Atlantic City. Spirit pilots decline arbitration - strike could result soon
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), on behalf of Spirit Airlines pilots, has triggered the start of a 30-day cooling-off period - which could result in a strike in the near future if no agreement is reached - by rejecting the National Mediation Board’s (NMB) proffer of arbitration on Wednesday, May 5. Spirit Airlines resumes service to Port-au-Prince, Haiti
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Ultra Low Cost Airline Once Again Liberates Haiti From High Fares Spirit Airlines ensures transparency with new fuel cost breakout
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Already the low fare leader, Spirit becomes the transparency leader by providing customers detail about fuel usage cost, delivering the fairest fare in the air Spirit voted best airline
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : The votes are in and the people have spoken. Spirit has been voted best airline and the ultra low cost carrier is celebrating by offering 30-cent fares to Cancun and 69-cent fares to Santo Domingo. Spirit Airlines commmences Fort Lauderdale-Santiago services
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : This week, ultra low cost carrier Spirit Airlines started new non-stop service between its Fort Lauderdale home and Santiago, Dominican Republic. The carrier now offers service to 24 destinations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Spirit reduces domestic capacity
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines has adjusted some routes in its domestic network, reducing capacity into a number of markets in response to lower demand. Spirit Airlines pilots win collective bargaining dispute
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), hailed (18-Mar-09) an arbitration panel decision that orders Spirit management to abide by the current collective bargaining agreement. The ruling mandates that Spirit management allow pilots up to five days off (but no fewer than four days) between scheduled trips, which may last up to six days. Spirit Airlines expands Caribbean route network
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines announced (09-Jan-09) that it is further expanding its Caribbean route network with the introduction of new service between its Fort Lauderdale home and Santiago, Dominican Republic. ALPA files suit against Spirit Airlines
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : After three months of continuous contract violations by Spirit Airlines management, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), representing the more than 500 Spirit pilots, filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan against the company. Spirit starts service between Fort Lauderdale and Bogota, Colombia
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines becomes the first ultra low cost carrier to offer daily service between Fort Lauderdale and Bogota, Colombia, including daily connections from 16 cities in the United States. Spirit Airlines announces new daily service between Fort Lauderdale and Bogota, Colombia
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines announced it is introducing a new daily non-stop service between Fort Lauderdale and Bogota, Colombia, effective 24-Jul-08. In addition to this new non-stop service from Fort Lauderdale, Spirit also offers connections from its network of 16 other destinations in the United States to Bogota. Spirit is celebrating its new Fort Lauderdale-Bogota service with USD69 roundtrip introductory fares. Meanwhile, the new route will be operated by Spirit’s new Airbus fleet. Spirit Airlines starts new daily non-stop service between Fort Lauderdale and Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines continues to expand its Caribbean network as it begins another new route from its Fort Lauderdale gateway with non-stop service to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Port of Spain becomes Spirit Airlines’ 25th Caribbean/Latin American destination and the 43rd city it serves. Spirit is celebrating the new service with introductory fares from USD9. Spirit Increases Fee For Overweight Checked Luggage
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Effective immediately, Spirit Airlines passengers will be charged USD50 each way for sporting equipment, such as golf clubs, and overweight bags between 51 and 70 pounds. Fees on cancellations, ticket changes, pets and unaccompanied minors were also raised. Spirit Airlines stated the fee increases are being implemented to offset soaring fuel prices. Spirit Responds to Press Reports: Airline Has Made No Decision About Reduced Flying
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines issued the following statement in response to press reports regarding capacity reductions: Spirit Airlines Starts Service Between Fort Lauderdale And Columbia, South Carolina
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines begins daily non-stop service between Fort Lauderdale and Columbia, South Carolina. The new route will be operated by Spirit’s new Airbus fleet, the youngest in the Americas. Spirit Airlines Starts New Service Between Fort Lauderdale And Cartagena, Colombia
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines is to become the first low cost airline to enter the Colombian market with daily service between Fort Lauderdale and Cartagena, Colombia. Spirit Airlines Starts New Daily Non-Stop Service Between Fort Lauderdale And Long Island Macarthur
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines commenced daily non-stop service between New York’s Long Island MacArthur Airport and Fort Lauderdale on 01-May-08. The new service is ideal for connecting Long Island travellers to South Florida, as well as throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. The new route will be operated by Spirit’s new Airbus fleet. Spirit is celebrating this new service with USD9 introductory fares. Spirit Airlines brings The First Low Fare Service To Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines continues to expand its international route network with the announcement of the addition of another new route from its Fort Lauderdale gateway with non-stop service to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Spirit Airlines Starts New Daily Non-Stop Service Between San Antonio And Fort Lauderdale
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines commenced a new daily non-stop service between San Antonio and Fort Lauderdale on the 14-Apr-08. A second daily service will commence on 01-May-08. The new San Antonio-Fort Lauderdale route will be operated by Spirit Airlines’ Airbus fleet. Spirit Airlines announces new service between Fort Lauderdale and Cartagena
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines announced plans to commence a new service from its Fort Lauderdale base to Cartagena, Colombia. The new service will commencing on 08-May-08. Spirit Airlines expands service between Florida and South Carolina
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines announced the addition of a new non-stop service to Columbia, South Carolina, as well as expanded service to Myrtle Beach with the introduction of new service from Orlando, Florida. Spirit Airlines to commence Fort Lauderdale-Long Island service
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines announced the addition of a new route from its Fort Lauderdale base with twice daily non-stop service between Fort Lauderdale and New York’s Long Island MacArthur Airport commencing 01-May-08. Spirit Airlines announces Early Bird Fares plan
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines announced its Early Bird Fares plan available on most of Spirit Air’s network of destinations throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America, despite record high fuel prices. Spirit Airlines to introduce new baggage policy to address high fuel prices
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines announced plans to address rising fuel prices with the introduction of its new luggage policy. Designed to give customers more flexibility when travelling and to continue its commitment to offering the lowest possible fares, Spirit’s new luggage policy gives passengers the option to avoid the increased cost of travel due to rising fuel costs by packing lighter. Less luggage means less weight, which translates to lower fuel burn and allows Spirit to lower its costs further while being friendlier to the environment. Spirit Airlines commences service between Fort Lauderdale and Panama City
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines announced plans to commence three times weekly service from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City on 31-Jan-08, with increased frequency to daily service starting on 01-May-08. Spirit Airlines continues Fort Lauderdale expansion
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines is continuing to expand its operations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. In addition to its current Fort Lauderdale-Boston service via Myrtle Beach, the LCC announced plans to introduce twice-daily operations between Fort Lauderdale and Boston, providing improved connections from Boston to the Caribbean and Latin America. Spirit Airlines introduces new daily San Antonio-Fort Lauderdale service
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : As ultra low cost carrier Spirit Airlines continues to increase capacity throughout 2008, the airline announced plans to introduce new daily service between San Antonio, Texas and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Spirit will start with one daily service on 14-Apr-08, and a second daily service will commence on 01-May-08. Strong demand boosts Spirit Airlines to revise 2008 plan
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : As a result of continued strong demand for Spirit’s unbundled low fare product, Spirit is revising its growth targets at its Fort Lauderdale gateway and plans to add over 40% more flights by this Northern Summer. Spirit responds to continued strong demand for low fares in 2008; plans capacity growth of more than 10%
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation: Spirit Airlines is forecasting continued strong consumer demand for ultra low fares in 2008 and plans to increase capacity by more than 10% system wide during the coming year. The LCC also plans to grow by 20% in South Florida. Spirit Airlines announces new service to Grand Bahama Island
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation: Spirit Airlines launched daily Fort Lauderdale-Freeport service on 13-Dec-07. Freeport is Spirit’s 23rd destination in the Bahamas, Caribbean and Latin American region, and the 39th destination overall. Spirit Airlines ranks #1 in email brand equity
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation: Email Data Source, a provider of email competitive analysis data, ranked Spirit Airlines as the number one airline in its latest Email Brand Equity Index ranking of marketers in the airline industry. Spirit Airlines plans service to Cartagena (Colombia)
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation: Spirit Airlines has received authorisation from the US Department of Transportation to commence service between the US and Colombia, and is currently working through the Colombian regulatory process in order to commence operating the first ultra low cost carrier (ULCC) service to Colombia. Spirit Airlines announces new Fort Lauderdale-Panama City service
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Spirit Airlines announced plans to commence service between its Fort Lauderdale base and Panama City, beginning 31-Jan-08. Spirit Airlines commences Fort Lauderdale-Ponce service
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Spirit Airlines will commence service between its Fort Lauderdale base and Ponce, Puerto Rico on 01-Nov-07. Spirit Airlines unveils new ultra LCC brand
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Spirit Airlines announced its new ultra LCC brand that celebrates the colours of the Caribbean and Latin America regions. The first aircraft painted with the new colours debuted at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport this week. Spirit Airlines initiates Hurricane Buster Policy
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Spirit Airlines has activated its Hurricane Buster Protection policy in response to anticipated flight changes resulting from Hurricane Felix. Spirit Airlines names Martin Harrison as Chief Operating Officer
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Spirit Airlines announced the appointment of Martin Harrison as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, reporting directly to Ben Baldanza, President and Chief Executive Officer. Spirit Airlines adds MedLink service to entire fleet
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) MedAire, a global provider of remote medical education, expertise and equipment, announced Spirit Airlines will add MedAire's 24/7 MedLink Global Response Services to its entire fleet. During in-flight medical situations, MedLink provides flight attendants and pilots with a one-call solution to board-certified physicians working in a level-one trauma centre in Phoenix. Spirit Airlines announces new service to Aruba
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Spirit Airlines announces plans to add a daily service between its Fort Lauderdale base and Aruba, beginning 10-Nov- 07. Service will be via Queen Beatrix International Airport. Spirit Airlines announces service to Ponce (Puerto Rico)
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Spirit Airlines announced plans to operate daily services between its Fort Lauderdale base and Ponce, Puerto Rico, beginning 01-Nov-07. The service will be operated via Mercedita Airport, 5 km from Ponces business district. Spirit Airlines announces ratified contract with Transport Workers Union
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Spirit Airlines announced a newly ratified contract with its dispatchers represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU). Spirit Airlines to launch service to Grand Bahama Island
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Spirit Airlines announced plans to launch a daily service between its Fort Lauderdale base and Grand Bahama Island, from 13-Dec-07, subject to regulatory approval. Spirit Airlines benefits from segmented email marketing
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Spirit Airlines reports that its email marketing programme is experiencing soaring open rates and generating increased revenues. Spirit Airlines and on-demand software provider, Silverpop, have been working together since Oct-06, to improve the airlines email marketing effectiveness. Since then, Spirits email open rates regularly top 50% and have reached as high as 81%. Monthly revenue generated by the email programme has increased from 9% in 2006 to a 15-20% contribution to the bottom line. Spirit Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service to Managua, Nicaragua
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines announced a new service from Fort Lauderdale to the Nicaraguan capital of Managua. Spirit Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service to Lima, Peru
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines today announced nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to the Peruvian capital of Lima. Service will be offered daily starting June 27, 2007. Spirit will also offer convenient connections from its domestic network. Spirit Airlines Continues to Expand in Latin America with New Nonstop Service to San Pedro Sula, Honduras
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines today announced nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Service will be offered three times weekly on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays starting July 20, 2007 and will then convert to daily service starting November 15, 2007. In addition to nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale, Spirit will also offer convenient connections from its domestic network. The Spirit of St. Maarten/St. Martin Arrives at Princess Juliana International Airport!
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (April 20, 2007) Spirit Airlines today inaugurated nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles. Service will be offered three times weekly on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Spirit Airlines Announces Spirit Personal Cargo
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (April 10, 2007) Spirit Airlines announces a new Cargo service, Spirit Personal Cargo, for passengers traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Haiti and Jamaica effective immediately. Spirit brings low fares to more of Latin America with new flights from Los Angeles to Guatemala City
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spirit Airlines today announced new non-stop service between Los Angeles, California and Guatemala City, Guatemala. Service will be offered daily starting on May 10, 2007. Spirit charges for baggage, cuts fares
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Spirit Airlines said Tuesday it will take the unusual step of charging for all checked baggage and for drinks such as coffee and soda on flights starting in June, while also cutting fares by up to 40 percent. Service from Atlantic City to Sin City!
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (February 14, 2007) †Spirit Airlines announces nonstop service between Atlantic City and Las Vegas beginning May 3, 2007. |
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