Spirit Airlines facts for kids
Operating bases | |
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Frequent-flyer program | FREE SPIRIT |
Fleet size | 115 |
Destinations | 57 |
Headquarters | Miramar, Florida |
Website | http://www.spirit.com |
Spirit Airlines is an American ultra low-cost airline. Their biggest hub is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida It flies to 57 cities throughout The Americas.
History
Spirit Airlines began in 1980 at Michigan. It was first known as Charter One. In 1992, its name was changed to Spirit Airlines and its headquarters were moved to Miramar, Florida. Spirit Airlines ordered 30 Airbus A320 family airplanes in 2006. In March 2007, Spirit became a low-cost carrier. It lowered its prices, removed free snacks & drinks, and started charging passengers for luggage. In 2011, Spirit opened focus cities in Chicago, Dallas and Las Vegas.
Gallery
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A Spirit Airlines airplane at Toluca. This airplane is has a special paint job.
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Spirit Airlines Airbus A321 leaving Fort Lauderdale.
See also
In Spanish: Spirit Airlines para niños