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Ultra-low-cost travel across the Americas.

Founded
1983
Headquarters
Miramar, United States
Spirit Airlines is an American ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) headquartered in Miramar, Florida. Founded in 1983 as Charter One Airlines, it rebranded as Spirit Airlines in 1992 and transitioned to a scheduled airline model, eventually adopting the ULCC structure characterized by unbundled fares and optional add-on fees. The airline operates an extensive network of domestic and international routes, serving destinations across the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Mexico. Spirit is known for its distinctive yellow aircraft livery and its bare-bones 'Bare Fare' pricing philosophy, which keeps base ticket prices low while charging separately for extras such as carry-on bags, seat selection, and snacks. Spirit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November 2024 after a series of failed merger attempts, including a blocked acquisition by Frontier Airlines and a rejected bid from JetBlue Airways. The airline continued operations during bankruptcy proceedings while restructuring its finances.
Hubs & network
Spirit Airlines operates primary hubs at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Orlando International Airport (MCO), and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Fleet
Spirit Airlines operates an all-Airbus narrowbody fleet consisting of A319, A320, and A321 family aircraft.
Notable facts
  • ›Spirit Airlines adopted the ultra-low-cost carrier model around 2007, unbundling fares to charge separately for ancillary services.
  • ›The airline's aircraft feature a distinctive bright yellow livery, earning them the nickname 'Yellow Planes.'
  • ›A proposed merger with Frontier Airlines in 2022 was abandoned, followed by a rejected acquisition attempt by JetBlue Airways.
  • ›Spirit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November 2024.
  • ›Spirit's frequent flyer program is called the Free Spirit loyalty program.
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Ultra-low-cost flying connecting America's cities with bare-bones fares

Spirit Airlines traces its roots to 1983 as Charter One Airlines, rebranding as Spirit Air in 1992 and adopting its current name by 1994. Operating as an ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Miramar, Florida, Spirit built its network around unbundled fares that let passengers pay only for what they use. Known for its bright yellow aircraft and no-frills approach, Spirit serves dozens of destinations across the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America.

Primary Hubs
FLLMCOLASATLDFW
Cabin Classes
Economy
Loyalty Program

Free Spirit

Fleet Note

Spirit Airlines operates an all-Airbus narrowbody fleet composed primarily of A319, A320, and A321 family aircraft.

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Spirit Airlines is an American ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Miramar, Florida, known for its bare-bones fares, unbundled pricing model, and bright yellow aircraft livery.

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Route network map (242 legs)

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Route network

ACY → BOS319
ACY → FLL320 319
ACY → MCO320
ACY → ORD319
ATL → FLL320 319
AUA → FLL319
BOS → FLL319
BOS → MYR320 319
BOS → ORD319
BQN → FLL320 319
BWI → DFW320
BWI → FLL320
BWI → LAS320
CRW → MYR319
CTG → FLL320 319
CUN → DFW320
CUN → FLL320
DEN → DFW320 319
DEN → DTW320
DEN → IAH320
DEN → ORD320
DFW → BOS319
DFW → FLL320 319
DFW → LAS319 320
DFW → LAX319
DFW → MCO319 320
DFW → MYR319
DFW → ORD320
DFW → PHL320
DFW → SAN319
DTW → ACY319
DTW → FLL319 320 321
DTW → IAH320
FLL → ATL320 319
FLL → AUA319
FLL → AXM319
FLL → BOS319
FLL → BWI320
FLL → CUN320
FLL → DEN319
FLL → GUA319
FLL → KIN319
FLL → LAX319
FLL → LBE319
FLL → MBJ319
FLL → MGA320
FLL → ORD320 319
FLL → SDQ319
FLL → SJO320
FLL → STT319
FLL → TPA319 321
FLL → ZSA319
GUA → FLL319
IAH → MCO320
IAH → MSP319
KIN → FLL319
LAS → BWI320
LAS → DTW320 319
LAS → FLL320
LAS → LAX319
LAS → MSP320
LAS → OAK319 320
LAS → ORD319 320
LAS → PHL320
LAX → DFW319
LAX → IAH320
LAX → LAS319
LAX → MSP319
LBE → MYR320
LGA → FLL321 320
MCO → ACY320
MCO → IAH320
MCO → ORD320
MSP → BWI319
MSP → DEN319
MSP → DFW319
MSP → IAH319
MSP → LAS320
ACY → DTW319
ACY → MYR320
Spirit Airlines
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Spirit Airlines was an American ultra-low-cost airline headquartered in Dania Beach, Florida. It operated scheduled flights throughout the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America. In 2023, it was the seventh-largest passenger carrier in North America and the region's largest ultra-low-cost carrier. Spirit ceased all scheduled flight operations on May 2, 2026.

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