Spirit to add Phoenix and additional Las Vegas service following November Launch at SNA
Images can be found HERE
SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2020 – Spirit
Airlines’ (NYSE: SAVE) bright yellow planes are about to touch down at John Wayne Airport
(SNA), and more flights are already on the way. Today the airline announced plans for more service to the
airport in 2021 with a second daily flight to Las Vegas (LAS) and new nonstop service to Phoenix (PHX).
SNA will become the newest dot on Spirit’s route map on Nov. 17, when the airline launches its previously
announced daily flight to LAS and twice-daily service to Oakland (OAK). Orange County recently awarded Spirit
additional takeoff and landing rights for 2021, which allowed for the expansion to PHX and additional flying to LAS.
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Spirit Airlines at SNA
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Destination
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Flights Available:
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Launch Date:
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Oakland (OAK)
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2x daily
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Nov. 17, 2020
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Las Vegas (LAS)
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2x daily
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Nov. 18, 2020*
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Phoenix (PHX)
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1x daily
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Jan. 6, 2021
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*Second daily flight begins Jan. 6, 2021
“We’ve wanted to bring More Go to Orange County for a long time now, and we appreciate the airport giving
us an opportunity to expand so quickly,” Spirit Airlines Vice President of Network Planning John Kirby said.
“People are ready to travel again, and we are excited to expand our service portfolio from John Wayne with new
nonstops to Phoenix and expanded service to Las Vegas, giving our Guests more access to low fares on the West
Coast.”
Spirit’s three nonstop destinations come along with one-stop service throughout the U.S. The flights to LAS
offer convenient connections to another 15 major cities. Plus, SNA’s magical location means vacationers
arriving at SNA will find themselves closer to Disneyland than ever.
“It’s exciting that Spirit is adding new destinations from John Wayne Airport, Orange County,” John
Wayne Airport Director Barry Rondinella said. “The addition of Phoenix and extra Las Vegas service to more
than 20 nonstop destinations means even greater choice and convenience for our guests.”
Spirit touched down in California more than 20 years ago with its first flight to Los Angeles (LAX), launching two
decades of growth across the Golden State. In the years that followed, the airline expanded its options for Guests
in the L.A. basin with service to Burbank (BUR), and grew to serve Sacramento (SMF), Oakland (OAK) and San Diego
(SAN) as well.
Guest Safety
Spirit’s commitment to Safe Travels includes a multi-layered safety approach that requires all Guests and Team
Members to wear face coverings. Each passenger agrees to that policy as part of a health and safety acknowledgement
prior to boarding the aircraft. Every plane in our Fit Fleet® uses state-of-the-art, high-efficiency particulate
air (HEPA) filters that capture 99.97% of particles and filter the air for contaminants every 3 minutes.
Between each flight, enhanced cleaning procedures focus on high-touch areas such as tray tables and armrests using
hospital-grade disinfectants. Spirit also uses two EPA-registered fogging treatments. The first applies a safe,
high-grade disinfectant that’s effective against coronaviruses. The second uses an antimicrobial product that
forms an invisible barrier on all surfaces that kills bacteria and viruses on contact for 30 days. Please visit
Spirit’s COVID-19
Information Center for more information on safety enhancements.
# # #
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 our Guests to pay only for the
options they choose — like bags, seat assignments and refreshments — something we call Á 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 serve destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America
and the Caribbean, and are dedicated to giving back and improving those communities. Come save with us
at spirit.com.
Spirit to add Phoenix and additional Las Vegas service following November Launch at SNA
Images can be found HERE
SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2020 – Spirit
Airlines’ (NYSE: SAVE) bright yellow planes are about to touch down at John Wayne Airport
(SNA), and more flights are already on the way. Today the airline announced plans for more service to the
airport in 2021 with a second daily flight to Las Vegas (LAS) and new nonstop service to Phoenix (PHX).
SNA will become the newest dot on Spirit’s route map on Nov. 17, when the airline launches its previously
announced daily flight to LAS and twice-daily service to Oakland (OAK). Orange County recently awarded Spirit
additional takeoff and landing rights for 2021, which allowed for the expansion to PHX and additional flying to LAS.
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Spirit Airlines at SNA
|
|
Destination
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Flights Available:
|
Launch Date:
|
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Oakland (OAK)
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2x daily
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Nov. 17, 2020
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Las Vegas (LAS)
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2x daily
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Nov. 18, 2020*
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Phoenix (PHX)
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1x daily
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Jan. 6, 2021
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*Second daily flight begins Jan. 6, 2021
“We’ve wanted to bring More Go to Orange County for a long time now, and we appreciate the airport giving
us an opportunity to expand so quickly,” Spirit Airlines Vice President of Network Planning John Kirby said.
“People are ready to travel again, and we are excited to expand our service portfolio from John Wayne with new
nonstops to Phoenix and expanded service to Las Vegas, giving our Guests more access to low fares on the West
Coast.”
Spirit’s three nonstop destinations come along with one-stop service throughout the U.S. The flights to LAS
offer convenient connections to another 15 major cities. Plus, SNA’s magical location means vacationers
arriving at SNA will find themselves closer to Disneyland than ever.
“It’s exciting that Spirit is adding new destinations from John Wayne Airport, Orange County,” John
Wayne Airport Director Barry Rondinella said. “The addition of Phoenix and extra Las Vegas service to more
than 20 nonstop destinations means even greater choice and convenience for our guests.”
Spirit touched down in California more than 20 years ago with its first flight to Los Angeles (LAX), launching two
decades of growth across the Golden State. In the years that followed, the airline expanded its options for Guests
in the L.A. basin with service to Burbank (BUR), and grew to serve Sacramento (SMF), Oakland (OAK) and San Diego
(SAN) as well.
Guest Safety
Spirit’s commitment to Safe Travels includes a multi-layered safety approach that requires all Guests and Team
Members to wear face coverings. Each passenger agrees to that policy as part of a health and safety acknowledgement
prior to boarding the aircraft. Every plane in our Fit Fleet® uses state-of-the-art, high-efficiency particulate
air (HEPA) filters that capture 99.97% of particles and filter the air for contaminants every 3 minutes.
Between each flight, enhanced cleaning procedures focus on high-touch areas such as tray tables and armrests using
hospital-grade disinfectants. Spirit also uses two EPA-registered fogging treatments. The first applies a safe,
high-grade disinfectant that’s effective against coronaviruses. The second uses an antimicrobial product that
forms an invisible barrier on all surfaces that kills bacteria and viruses on contact for 30 days. Please visit
Spirit’s COVID-19
Information Center for more information on safety enhancements.
# # #
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 our Guests to pay only for the
options they choose — like bags, seat assignments and refreshments — something we call Á 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 serve destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America
and the Caribbean, and are dedicated to giving back and improving those communities. Come save with us
at spirit.com.
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954.364.0231
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