Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines is an American ultra low-cost airline. Their biggest hub is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida It flies to 83 cities throughout the Americas.

History
Spirit Airlines began in 1983 in Macomb County, Michigan. It was first known as Charter One Airlines. In 1992, its name was changed to Spirit Airlines and its headquarters were moved to Miramar, Florida. Spirit Airlines ordered 30 Airbus A320 family airplanes in 2006. In March 2007, Spirit became a low-cost carrier. It lowered its prices, removed free snacks & drinks, and started charging passengers for luggage. In 2011, Spirit opened focus cities in Chicago, Dallas and Las Vegas. On May 4, 2023 Spirit Airlines ended flights to Yeager Airport. Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2024.

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Category:Airlines of the United States
Category:Low-cost airlines
Category:1983 establishments in the United States
Category:Companies based in Florida