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Ultra Low Cost Carrier Adds New Service Between Fort Lauderdale and Columbia
and New Service Between Orlando and Myrtle Beach
Primo Introductory Fares* as Low as $7 Available at
www.spiritair.com
Miramar, Florida (February 28, 2008) - Spirit Airlines today announced
the addition of new non-stop service to Columbia, South Carolina, as well as expanded
service to Myrtle Beach with the introduction of new service from Orlando.
New service between Spirit's Fort Lauderdale home and Columbia, South Carolina will
begin on May 22, 2008.
"We are thrilled to bring the first ultra low cost airline service to the Midlands
of South Carolina," said Mark Kopczak, Spirit's Senior Director of Network Planning.
"In addition to non-stop service to our Fort Lauderdale gateway, this new service
will provide the ideal opportunity for travelers to connect to over 20 destinations
in the United States, Caribbean and Latin America."
"Spirit Airlines' announcement of service at Columbia Metropolitan Airport is a
great thing for everyone in the Riverbanks Region and beyond," said Columbia Metropolitan
Airport Executive Director Mike Flack. "Spirit is well known for its dependable
service at very reasonable fares along with a great system of business and leisure
destinations. Our travelers will love this new service and the opportunities it
brings."
In addition, Spirit is adding new service between Orlando and Myrtle Beach, South
Carolina beginning June 12, 2008. This new service complements Spirit's current
service in Myrtle Beach making it the sixth non-stop market for the airline from
Myrtle Beach. This new service will also offer one stop, same-plane service
to Fort Lauderdale, in addition to Spirit's existing non-stop flights between Fort
Lauderdale and Myrtle Beach. "Spirit is proud to offer this new link between
two of America's premier vacation destinations," Kopczak continued.
"The addition of Orlando service and added flight opportunities to Fort Lauderdale
on Spirit Airlines is exciting news for the Myrtle Beach region," said Director
of Airports for Horry County Robert Kemp. "The Myrtle Beach International
Airport is very appreciative of Spirit's growth to new non-stop destinations and
we are confident that its low cost, quality service will be beneficial to both the
Myrtle Beach community and to Spirit Airlines."
Spirit's low fare mascot "Primo" is taking the lead on launching these new flights
by offering his prime number fares as low as $7 each way. Introductory fares*
valid today and tomorrow at www.spiritair.com.
Schedule for Spirit's new Fort Lauderdale-Columbia, SC service effective
May 22, 2008 - June 11, 2008
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Depart
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Arrive
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Flight #
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Stops
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Frequency
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From Fort Lauderdale
to
Columbia, SC
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7:55 am
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9:35 am
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620
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0
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Sat only
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2:00 pm
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3:40 pm
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630
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0
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Except Sat
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From Columbia, SC
to
Fort Lauderdale
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10:05 am
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11:45 am
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115
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0
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Sat only
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4:10 pm
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5:50 pm
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125
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0
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Except Sat
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Schedule for Spirit's new Fort Lauderdale-Columbia, SC service effective
June 12, 2008
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Depart
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Arrive
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Flight #
|
Stops
|
Frequency
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From Fort Lauderdale
to
Columbia, SC
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7:55 am
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9:35 am
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620
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0
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Sat & Sun only
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|
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2:00 pm
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3:40 pm
|
630
|
0
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Except Sat & Sun
|
|
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6:25 pm
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8:05 pm
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640
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0
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Sat & Sun only
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From Columbia, SC
to
Fort Lauderdale
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10:05 am
|
11:45 am
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115
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0
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Sat & Sun only
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4:10 pm
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5:50 pm
|
125
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0
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Except Sat & Sun
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8:35 pm
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10:15 pm
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135
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0
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Sat & Sun only
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Schedule for Spirit's new Orlando-Myrtle Beach, SC service effective June
12, 2008:
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Depart
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Arrive
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Flight #
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Stops
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Frequency
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From Orlando to
Myrtle Beach
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4:15 pm
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5:45 pm
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1382
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0
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Daily
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From Myrtle Beach
to Orlando
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11:05 am
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12:35 pm
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1381
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0
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Daily
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From Fort Lauderdale
to Myrtle Beach
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2:45 pm
|
5:45 pm
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1382
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1
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Daily
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|
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7:45 pm
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9:29 pm
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126
|
0
|
Daily
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From Myrtle Beach
to Fort Lauderdale
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8:20 am
|
10:05 am
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103
|
0
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Daily
|
|
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11:05 am
|
2:05 pm
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1381
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1
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Daily
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Primo Introductory Fares*
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Routes
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Fare
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Dates
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Columbia, SC -
Fort Lauderdale
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7.00
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03-Jun-08
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04-Jun-08
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10-Jun-08
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11-Jun-08
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17-Jun-08
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18-Jun-08
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Fort Lauderdale
-
Columbia, SC
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7.00
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04-Jun-08
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05-Jun-08
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11-Jun-08
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12-Jun-08
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18-Jun-08
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19-Jun-08
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Columbia, SC -
Fort Lauderdale
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47.00
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Valid for travel on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays between May 27, 2008 and June 18, 2008.
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Fort Lauderdale
-
Columbia, SC
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47.00
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Valid for travel on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays between May 27, 2008 and June 18, 2008.
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Orlando - Myrtle
Beach
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7.00
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18-Jun-08
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19-Jun-08
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25-Jun-08
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26-Jun-08
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09-Jul-08
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10-Jul-08
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Myrtle Beach - Orlando
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7.00
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17-Jun-08
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18-Jun-08
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24-Jun-08
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25-Jun-08
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08-Jul-08
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09-Jul-08
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Orlando - Myrtle
Beach
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47.00
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Valid for travel on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays between June 17, 2008 and July 16, 2008.
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Myrtle Beach - Orlando
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47.00
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Valid for travel on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays between June 17, 2008 and July 16, 2008.
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About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines, Inc. (www.spiritair.com)
is the largest Ultra Low Cost Carrier (ULCC) in the United States, Latin America
and Caribbean. Its all-Airbus fleet, the youngest in the Americas, flies more than
200 daily flights to 37 destinations. The company is based in Miramar, Florida,
and employs 2,300 professionals.
* $7 fares must be booked
on spiritair.com by 11:59 PM ET on March 1, 2008 for travel on the dates as specified
by individual market and by market direction. $47 fares must be booked on
spiritair.com by 11:59PM ET on March 1, 2008 for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
between May 6, 2008 and June 18, 2008. A 6 day advance purchase is required
on these fares. Service to and from Columbia, South Carolina commences on
May 22, 2008. All fares are for coach class travel unless otherwise indicated
and reflect the spiritair.com discount. Fares are each way based on roundtrip
purchase, and roundtrip travel is required, but these fares may be combined with
other valid and applicable Spirit Airlines fares on other days of the week.
Not all markets are operated on a daily basis -- please check spiritair.com for
details. All fares listed on spiritair.com are per customer for each way of
travel and include the base fare plus a federal excise tax. Fares do not include
(a) a segment tax of $3.50 per U.S. domestic flight segment (a flight segment is
defined as one takeoff and landing) of a passenger's itinerary; (b) up to $18 per
round trip in local airport charges; or (c) a September 11th Security Fee of $2.50
per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport. International itineraries do not
include governmental taxes and fees (including U.S. government excise tax) of up
to $125 per round trip. Additionally, if sold in, or travel originates in
a country outside of the U.S., additional taxes may apply (up to 22% of the fare
value per country). Fares are capacity controlled and subject to availability,
and will be highly restricted around certain holiday periods. Previously purchased
tickets may not be exchanged for these new sale fares. Certain restrictions apply.
For best results, please book early.
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