Raleigh-Durham, Let the Savings Begin! Spirit Airlines Starts Serving the Research Triangle
May 02 2019 - 9:00AM
The savings and signature service has arrived in the Research
Triangle! Today Spirit Airlines officially began service to
and from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). The airline’s
signature yellow Airbus jets will now connect RDU to
Baltimore/Washington, DC, Boston, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, New
Orleans, Chicago, and Orlando with nonstop flights. The new routes
also create dozens of connections to other Spirit destinations in
the United States, as well as the Caribbean and Latin
America. Raleigh-Durham is Spirit’s third destination in the
Tar Heel State, joining the Piedmont Triad and Asheville and will
soon be joined by Charlotte on June 20.
“The time has finally arrived for us to begin serving the
Research Triangle, and we are ready to do just that,” said Ted
Christie, Spirit Airlines’ president and CEO. “With eight
daily flights to some of our biggest destinations, and connections
to many more, we believe our service and value will resonate in the
Raleigh-Durham region. In less than a year, Spirit has gone
from no footprint in the state to serving four destinations by June
20, and I want to thank North Carolinians for embracing us.”
“We are happy to welcome Spirit Airlines as the newest carrier
connecting the Research Triangle community to the world,” said
Michael Landguth, president and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham Airport
Authority. “Spirit’s low fares and suite of nonstop destinations
will add to the world-class airport experience business and leisure
travelers expect from RDU.”
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Raleigh-Durham, NC (RDU) |
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Starts: |
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Frequency: |
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Baltimore, MD/Washington, DC (BWI) |
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May 2, 2019 |
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2x daily, year-round |
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Boston, MA (BOS) |
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May 2, 2019 |
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Daily, year-round |
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Detroit, MI (DTW) |
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May 2, 2019 |
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Daily, year-round |
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Orlando, FL (MCO) |
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May 2, 2019 |
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Daily, year-round |
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Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) |
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May 2, 2019 |
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Daily, year-round |
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New Orleans, LA (MSY) |
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May 2, 2019 |
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Daily, year-round |
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Chicago, IL (ORD) |
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May 2, 2019 |
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Daily, year-round |
Beyond next month’s launch in Charlotte, the airline will also
be expanding on the West Coast, adding Burbank and Sacramento to
its network. All three new cities will launch on June
20. Spirit’s growing route network comes with ongoing
investments into its guest experience. The airline continues
to rank among the top in on-time arrivals, baggage handling, and is
in the process of installing high-speed Wi-Fi to its entire
fleet.
About Spirit Airlines: Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed
to delivering the best value in the sky while providing an
extraordinary Guest experience. 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 farther, travel more often, 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 600
daily flights to 75 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:
Derek Dombrowski
(305) 916-6065
derek.dombrowski@spirit.com
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