(IN SHORT) Spirit Airlines, Inc. (“Spirit”) (NYSE: SAVE) has announced the termination of its merger agreement with JetBlue Airways Corporation due to regulatory obstacles that prevent timely closure. Despite the disappointment, Spirit’s President and CEO, Ted Christie, expresses confidence in the airline’s future as an independent entity. Spirit remains focused on returning to profitability and… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines, Inc. (“Spirit” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SAVE) reported second quarter 2023 financial results. “Unit revenue for the second quarter 2023 was strong and well above pre-Covid historical averages,” said Ted Christie, Spirit’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “However, demand for the peak summer travel period… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) has welcomed a landmark delivery for the airline’s growing Fit Fleet with its 200th new aircraft delivery from Airbus. The Airbus A320neo (N973NK) was assembled at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, and prepared for service at Spirit’s aircraft maintenance facility in Detroit. The new… Read the full press release
Reiterates Recommendation that Stockholders Vote FOR the Merger Agreement with Frontier on the WHITE Proxy Card Ahead of the Special Meeting of Spirit Stockholders on June 30, 2022 Latest JetBlue Offer Does Not Address Serious Regulatory Concerns or Deliver Greater Value Frontier Merger Provides Opportunity for Significantly More Value of at Least $50 Per Share and Greater Certainty of Completion MIRAMAR, Fla.,… Read the full press release
Daily service to Las Vegas and Orlando kicks off, with Los Angeles service starting in 2023 MIRAMAR, FL, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bright yellow planes soared over the Home of the Blues for the first time today (April 20, 2022 ) as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) launched service at Memphis International Airport (MEM). The… Read the full press release
Highly Complementary Networks to Serve Over 145 Destinations Across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean Consumers Win With $1 Billion in Annual Savings and Even More Ultra-Low Fares to More Places Combined Airline to Drive Competition and Expand Service to Underserved Small and Mid-Sized Cities Across the United States Combined Fleet Will Be… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (Jan. 17, 2022) announced the appointment of Linde Grindle to the position of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). As CHRO, Grindle will report directly to Spirit Airlines President and Chief Executive Officer Ted Christie, and she will oversee Spirit’s Human Resources department using… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines to give away 31 pairs of tickets to members of the Free Spirit® loyalty program in conjunction with South Florida expansion at Miami International Airport MIRAMAR, Fla., 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Florida’s Hometown Airline is brightening up the skies over Miami with a steady stream of its signature yellow planes. Today (Oct…. Read the full press release
Spirit offers program designed from scratch to serve everyone MIRAMAR, Fla., 2020-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE) is giving its Free Spirit® loyalty program a brand new set of wings starting January 21, 2021. Today (Oct. 22, 2020) the company announced changes from nose to tail—aimed at helping everyone from leisure travelers to value-conscious road warriors make their loyalty… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 1,300 people who were struggling to return to the United States from Colombia, Panama, Haiti, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras are finally coming home, Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced Wednesday. Over the past 13 days, the airline has organized flights to all six countries to pick… Read the full press release
Spirit to serve San Pedro Sula and Cancun starting summer 2020 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2020-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — 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… Read the full press release
Airline Announces New International Service to El Salvador and Additional Domestic Flights to Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and San Juan Baltimore, MD, 2020-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines announced today (January 24, 2020) that it will continue to grow its service in the new year at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, adding both international… Read the full press release
Spirit to add 225 more jobs and move 1,000 Miramar-based employees to the new campus in Dania Beach, Fla., in 2022 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: SAVE), America’s fastest-growing airline, today held a groundbreaking ceremony with Spirit Team Members, local and state officials, and business leaders to celebrate… Read the full press release
Spirit to serve more Colombian cities from U.S. than any other airline FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — America’s fastest-growing airline is leap-frogging its competitors by offering Guests more choices than ever before between the U.S. and Colombia. Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE) announced it will add two new destinations to its network in 2020, with service to Bucaramanga (BGA)… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: SAVE) announced today (Dec. 23, 2019) its Board of Directors has promoted Matt Klein to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this role, Klein will oversee Marketing, Pricing & Revenue Management, Network Planning & Scheduling, and Commercial… Read the full press release
America’s fastest growing airline unveils updated cabin design with new ergonomically-enhanced seats, full-size tray tables and additional pre-recline DETROIT, MICHIGAN, 2019-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — America’s brightest airline livery is bringing its signature yellow glow inside the cabin as Spirit Airlines unveils a freshly updated interior. Complete with roomier seats, a larger tray table, and… Read the full press release
America’s Fastest-Growing Airline honored as global low cost leader in strategy, innovation and excellence in aviation MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is celebrating another major award, receiving global recognition as the Low Cost Airline of the Year at the CAPA (Centre for Aviation) World Aviation Summit. CAPA, part of the… Read the full press release
Spirit signs memorandum of understanding with Airbus to add a mix of Airbus A319neo, A320neo, and A321neo aircraft to continue Spirit’s growth and sustain one of the youngest, most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S. MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE), America’s fastest-growing airline, today (Oct. 23, 2019) announced it has… Read the full press release
Spirit plans to add 225 more jobs and move 1,000 Miramar-based employees to a new state-of-the-art campus in Dania Beach, Florida, in 2022 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE), America’s fastest-growing airline, today (Oct. 17, 2019) announced its intention to build a state-of-the-art headquarters in Dania Beach, Florida. The company… Read the full press release
South Florida’s Hometown Airline to fly four Honor Flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to nation’s capital through 2020 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is continuing its partnership with Honor Flight South Florida to serve as the organization’s official airline partner in 2020. In the next year, Spirit will… Read the full press release
Ditch the Pitch: Experts Say Pitch is an Inadequate Measurement of Guest Comfort and an Outdated Reference as Seat Innovation Becomes More Advanced MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is advancing its promise to invest in the Guest experience by unveiling new, more comfortable seats that provide additional usable legroom. Spirit’s… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you ready for some live music and hot chicken? Spirit Airlines is bringing its low fares and signature service to Nashville, Tennessee. Beginning October 10, 2019, Spirit (NYSE: SAVE) will begin nonstop daily service from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Baltimore/Washington, Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans, Las Vegas… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced today (Dec 7, 2018) it has hired airline veteran John Kirby as its newest Vice President of Network Planning. Kirby will oversee what is set to be a large network expansion in the coming years for Spirit. Kirby is a highly experienced, successful and well-regarded leader… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is partnering with Honor Flight South Florida to serve as the organization’s official airline in 2019. In the next year, Spirit will charter four Honor Flights to Washington, D.C. Approximately 340 total veterans will visit the memorials honoring their service and sacrifice to their country, all at… Read the full press release
Inflight Wi-Fi is one of several improvements in Spirit’s commitment to Invest in the Guest MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests on Spirit Airlines will soon be able to watch, stream, surf and text from 30,000 feet. Spirit Airlines is signing an agreement today to install Wi-Fi on all of its planes by summer 2019, giving… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2017-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ:SAVE) announced today that Ted Christie, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume the position of President and will join the company’s Board of Directors effective on January 1, 2018. In his management role, Christie will have overall responsibility for the finance, revenue, operations, IT and… Read the full press release