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Spirit Airlines will begin flying to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) this August with a quartet of new routes all rolled out by October. The low-cost carrier will take on United, JetBlue, and Delta from their respective hubs with these new routes.
Savannah will be the second city in Georgia that Spirit serves. The airline first debuted at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in 2006. The four new routes include:
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (2x weekly; starts on October 10th)
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (4x weekly; starts on October 9th)
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) (3x weekly; starts on October 9th)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (daily; starts on August 14th)
John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines, said:
We look forward to welcoming our Savannah Guests onboard soon and offering them new, elevated travel options with unmatched value to visit exciting destinations across the East Coast and Midwest. Savannah is an incredible destination, and we know our Guests will love exploring this coastal gem while immersing themselves in the city’s historic charm and vibrant art scene.”
Spirit has been through a rather tumultuous time lately. Ted Christie, President and Chief Executive Officer, stepped down yesterday after serving in the role since 2019. The airline announced last month that it had exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and was moving forward after only four months of restructuring. Under its plan, the company went private (meaning no more stock), $795 million in debt was wiped out, and $350 million in new money was pumped into the company. Spirit is still figuring out how to make itself competitive with the slew of changes to the passenger experience that it has announced over the past year.
Anthony’s Take: Savannah is a great city and a nice addition for Spirit. As is always the case with new routes, Spirit is offering tickets at a discount for a limited time.
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