Spirit's daily, nonstop service to
Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, and San
Diego launches today with a
Double Free
Spirit loyalty points promotion for San José Guests
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MIRAMAR, Fla.,
June 7,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Golden State is shining
brighter today as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) launches its new,
nonstop service from its seventh California airport, San José Mineta
International Airport (SJC). The launch introduces affordable
travel options for San José travelers, including two daily flights
to Las Vegas (LAS) and daily
flights to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
and San Diego (SAN). It also
provides an easy gateway for visitors to fly to the Southern Bay
Area.
In celebration of the service launch, Spirit's new SJC Guests
can sign up for the Free Spirit® loyalty program and enjoy the
limited-time Double Points promotion for travel to/from SJC. To
qualify, members must book by July 7, 2023 at 11:59PM ET and travel by September 30,
2023.* Free Spirit® costs nothing to join and offers the
fastest way to earn rewards and status.
"We can't wait to welcome our Silicon Valley Guests onboard one
of the youngest fleets in the industry and fly them to these three
great destinations, as well as give back to the community through
the Spirit Charitable Foundation," said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning
at Spirit Airlines. "San José has so much to offer travelers and
our affordable fares will make it easier for our Guests to discover
the Bay Area."
Spirit Airlines
Routes at SJC
|
Destination:
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Flights
Available:
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Launch
Date:
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Dallas-Fort Worth
(DFW)
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Daily
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June 7, 2023
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Las Vegas
(LAS)
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2x Daily
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June 7, 2023
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San Diego
(SAN)
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Daily
|
June 7, 2023
|
"There couldn't be a better way to kick off summer than by
welcoming Spirit's bright yellow planes to San José for the very
first time," said John Aitken, San
Jose Mineta International Airport Director. "We pride ourselves on
providing the best customer experience in North America, and now with Spirit's Ultra Low
Cost fares, the award-winning experience at SJC will now be
available to many more travelers."
Spirit Airlines also commemorated its new service in San José by
providing a $10,000 scholarship to a
student at a local flight school who has aspirations of becoming a
commercial airline pilot. The scholarship will help cover flight
training costs at San José-based Trade Winds Aviation for a student
in San Jose State University's
Professional Flight Program.
Soar With
Us
There is no limit to how fast and how far you can grow within
Spirit. We're growing and hiring Pilots, Flight Attendants,
Aviation Maintenance Technicians and other roles across the
company. Visit spirit.com/careers for
information.
Spirit's Elevated Guest Experience
Spirit continues
its commitment to invest in the Guest, which entails a number of
initiatives aimed at delivering the best value in the sky:
- Spirit's Fit Fleet® is one of the most fuel-efficient fleets in
the industry with 24 brand-new planes planned for delivery in 2023,
including eight new A321 neo aircraft.
- More cabin enhancements with wider seats, added cushion, new
headrests, and upgrades to our unique Big Front Seat®.
- Fast onboard Wi-Fi that allows Guests to watch content from
streaming services.
Recognition
Aviation Week Network's Air Transport
World (ATW) named Spirit Airlines the Value Airline of the
Year as part of the ATW 2023 Airline Industry Achievement Awards.
Spirit also received the top ranking in its category in both the
Port of Seattle Fly Quiet Awards and the LAX Fly Quieter Program.
Additionally, Spirit was also recognized for safety with the FAA's
"Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence" for
the fifth consecutive year.
*To qualify for the SJC Free Spirit® Double Points promotion
you must (i) be a Free Spirit® member; (ii) book travel on a
Qualifying Flight Segment. A "Qualifying Flight Segment" is a trip
originating from/to San Jose (SJC) on a flight operated by Spirit
Airlines and must book by July 7,
2023 at 11:59PM ET and travel
by September 30, 2023. Free Spirit®
Double Bonus Points will be automatically added to your account for
every Qualifying Flight Segment Bonus points will post to the
member's account two to four weeks after the Qualifying Flight
Segment. Bonus points earned through the SJC Free Spirit® Double
Bonus Point promotion do not count toward Status qualification or
accrue SQP's. Offer is subject to change without notice. Other
restrictions and conditions may apply."
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, refreshments and Wi-Fi — something we call À La
Smarte®. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and most
fuel-efficient in the United
States. We serve destinations throughout the U.S.,
Latin America and the Caribbean, making it possible for our Guests
to venture further and discover more than ever before. We are
committed to inspiring positive change in the communities where we
live and work through the Spirit Charitable Foundation. Come save
with us at spirit.com.
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