MIRAMAR, Fla., Nov. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — It’s getting even easier to get to The Big Easy with new routes from Spirit Airlines! Beginning February 14, 2019, Spirit (NYSE: SAVE) will begin daily nonstop flights between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Denver International Airport (DEN). It comes just in time to bring visitors to New Orleans’ fabulous Mardi Gras celebration. Just a few months later, on May 2, Spirit will begin nonstop seasonal service between NOLA and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), so travelers can plan a summer getaway.
The announcement comes just a day after Spirit announced it would be starting nonstop daily flights between New Orleans and Austin, Texas starting February 14, 2019.
“New Orleans’ popularity as a destination for both fun and business has contributed to Spirit’s growth here over the last five years,” said Mark Kopczak, Spirit’s Vice President of Network Planning. “In 2014, Spirit flew to New Orleans from one city with one daily flight, and with this new service, Spirit is expanding to serve nearly 20 cities nonstop with an average of 17 flights per day.”
“Spirit has been an outstanding partner to MSY, and we are grateful to see them continuing to bring ultra-low fares to the New Orleans market,” said Kevin Dolliole, Director of Aviation for the New Orleans Aviation Board. “Spirit is our fastest growing airline, and with this week’s announcement of 3 new flights, they will now serve 19 nonstop destinations from MSY.”
| New Orleans (MSY) to/from | Starts: | Frequency: |
| Denver, CO (DEN) | February 14, 2019 | Daily, year-round |
| Austin, TX (AUS) | February 14, 2019 | Daily, year-round |
| Philadelphia, PA (PHL) | May 2, 2019 | 4x weekly, seasonal |
Spirit operates nonstop flights to New Orleans from 19 cities, including Atlanta, Austin (starting February 14, 2019), Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver (starting February 14, 2019), Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia (starting May 2, 2019) and Tampa.
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. To check out Spirit’s super-low fares for the holiday travel season and warm getaway packages, head to spirit.com. Don’t forget to sign up to receive alerts on Spirit’s email deals and special offers.
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 every Guest 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 500 daily flights to 70 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.
CONTACT: Contact: Derek Dombrowski (305) 916-6065 derek.dombrowski@spirit.com