| Fort
Lauderdale, FL � May 2006 � Spirit
Airlines, the leading low cost carrier to the Caribbean, today proudly
launched its eighteenth Airbus A319 aircraft. In a private ceremony, the
airplane was named �Spirit of Fort Myers.�
�Every
delivery of a new Airbus takes us closer to becoming an all new, all Airbus
airline and every aircraft dedication speaks volumes about the destination
whose name the aircraft takes on,� said Barry Biffle, chief marketing officer
of Spirit Airlines. �Spirit has been serving Fort Myers since 1993 and
we enjoy being able to offer visitors and locals alike terrific low fares,
sweet new airplanes and great destination choices.�
Spirit�s
Airbus A319 aircraft seats 138 passengers, eight in Spirit Plus business
class and 130 in its comfortable Coach class with all leather seating throughout
the cabin.
With
the announcement, Spirit�s fleet consists of 18 Airbus A319s, six Airbus
A321s, and is flying 7 MD-80s. Spirit will deliver seven more A319s in
2006 and is committed to becoming an all Airbus fleet by the fall of 2006.
About
Spirit Airlines
Fort
Lauderdale-based Spirit Airlines with hubs in Detroit and Fort Lauderdale
offers service to 30 cities in the United States, the Bahamas, and the
Caribbean.
Spirit
Airlines offers low fares without compromise. Spirit�s full-frills, low
fare service includes new airplanes with all leather seats, coach and business
class and also offers one of the most attractive frequent flier programs
on the planet with no blackouts and seats available on every flight. For
the 411 on fares, schedules and reservations click or call: www.spiritair.com
or call 1-800-772-7117 (en Espanol, 1-800-756-7117).
Contact:
Spirit
Airlines, Fort Lauderdale
Rebecca
Rivera
954-628-4827 |
