WHY IT RATES: Travel agents working with clients on a budget will be happy to learn about the additional service offered by Spirit this winter.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.
Florida’s Hometown Airline is bringing the heat this winter with nearly 20 seasonal routes to the Sunshine State. Spirit Airlines is increasing its winter service with 20 seasonal routes to help its Guests swap the cold for the beaches, theme parks and warm weather of Florida. Tickets are now on sale through May 2, 2019, at spirit.com, so don’t hesitate to book that winter getaway.
As the go-to airline for Florida vacations, Spirit’s seasonal routes will boost its Sunshine State service from an average of 116 to 178 daily roundtrip flights this winter. This includes the addition of Jacksonville, Fla., Spirit’s sixth destination in Florida, beginning with service to Detroit, Mich., and Chicago, Ill., December 20.
The seasonal routes beginning today include:
| Ft. Lauderdale to/from | Duration: | Frequency: |
| Kansas City, Mo. (MCI) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | 4x weekly |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. (MSP) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Ft. Myers to/from | Duration: | Frequency: |
| Akron-Canton, Ohio (CAK) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | 4x weekly |
| Baltimore, Md. (BWI) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Boston, Mass. (BOS) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | 2x daily |
| Cleveland, Ohio (CLE) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Hartford, Conn. (BDL) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Latrobe, Pa. (LBE) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | 4x weekly |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. (MSP) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Pittsburgh, Pa. (PIT) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Tampa to/from | Duration: | Frequency: |
| Akron-Canton, Ohio (CAK) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | 4x weekly |
| Boston, Mass. (BOS) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Cleveland, Ohio (CLE) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Hartford, Conn. (BDL) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Latrobe, Pa. (LBE) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | 4x weekly |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. (MSP) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Pittsburgh, Pa. (PIT) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| West Palm Beach to/from | Duration: | Frequency: |
| Atlantic City, N.J. (ACY) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Boston, Mass. (BOS) | Nov. 8, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | Daily |
| Detroit, Mich. (DTW) | Dec. 21, 2018 – May 2, 2019 | 4x weekly |
“These Florida routes provide additional seasonal service to some of our top leisure destinations just in time for the holidays,” said Mark Kopczak, Spirit Airlines’ Vice President of Network Planning. “Whether it’s escaping the winter temperatures or visiting family and friends, we provide our Guests the best service and lowest fares for Florida travel.”
With Spirit’s expanding network, the airline continues to improve its on-time performance and Guest satisfaction, while building upon a larger commitment to invest in the Guest experience.
Recent Department of Transportation data shows Spirit Airlines among the top carriers for on-time performance and baggage handling. Guests can learn more about Spirit’s pledge to keep improving at InvestInTheGuest.com.
For more information, reach out to your local travel agent.
SOURCE: Spirit Airlines press release.
