Spirit Airlines

The Florida-based ULCC is further growing its network from Los Angeles and adding a new destination in Mexico.

Spirit Airlines is adding three new destinations from LaGuardia (LGA) this summer, one of which will become the New York airport’s farthest route at some 2,470 mi. (3,975 km).

The transcontinental service is one of three new routes being launched by the Florida-based ULCC.

The US industry is optimistic air traffic is headed for a rebound.

Milwaukee becomes the second new destination added to the ULCC’s network in as many days.

The ULCC will serve FLL, LAS, LAX and MCO from the Kentucky city.

The ULCC sees capacity being at 90% of pre-pandemic levels by March.

Executives at Spirit Airlines said the carrier is on track to reach pre-pandemic capacity by mid-year 2021, driven by expected strength in leisure and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) travel.

Routes details a selection of routes scheduled to start this month.

By the end of 2021, Spirit Airlines looks to surpass its 2019 size as a steady stream of expected aircraft deliveries will expand the ULCC’s fleet.

Southwest sees O'Hare as the only path to grow in Chicago.

The virtual event will provide an unparalleled platform for the globe’s airports and tourism authorities to understand the core information they must provide to carriers that will influence route networks for years to come.

The ULCC is adding more routes and flights from John Wayne Airport than originally planned.

Spirit Airlines will operate 80% of its pre-pandemic capacity beginning in November, as it capitalizes on solid leisure demand following a better-than

Ultra-LCC says leisure demand is driving passenger demand.

Vice presidents and heads of network planning teams have registered for the event that will support the community in reshaping the world’s route networks.

Two Mexican airlines are adding new services from the city despite COVID-19.

Spirit Airlines is expanding in the Los Angeles area with the addition of John Wayne Airport to its route map.

Spirit Airlines plans to raise $600 million backed by two upstart loyalty programs, part of an effort to boost cash reserves while daily losses continue to mount.

The ULCC’s pilots agree to work fewer hours to save jobs.

Spirit Airlines and its Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA)-represented pilots have agreed to provisions that will prevent furloughs, the pilots said Aug. 25.

Supporters of more payroll support for airlines say the relief is needed to avoid mass layoffs.

The U.S. airline industry couldn’t survive another quarter like the 2020 second quarter (Q2).

Spirit Airlines reached an agreement with Airbus to defer delivery of a host of A320neos, in a bid to preserve cash amid the industry downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

US carrier Spirit Airlines expects third quarter capacity to be two-thirds of the level seen a year ago.