Spirit Airlines will expand their U.S. footprint to nine crew bases with the opening of new bases in Atlanta and Miami for summer 2022. Initially, the carrier expects to locate over 100 pilots and more than 200 cabin crew members at each new base.
On Thursday (March 3, 2022), Spirit Airlines announced the opening of two new crew bases at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Miami International Airport (MIA) for summer 2022. With the new bases, Spirit will expand their U.S. footprint to nine bases, complementing existing locations in Atlantic City (ACY), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW) Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Las Vegas (LAS) and Orlando (MCO). Initially, the carrier expects to locate over 100 pilots and more than 200 cabin crew members at each base, with the addition of supervisors and support positions to follow later in the year.
In today’s announcement, Spirit Airlines’ Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, John Bendoraitis, said,
“We're always evaluating our network to find opportunities to improve our operational performance as our flight options continue to expand, and these new crew bases are reasons to celebrate because our Guests, Team Members and communities all win. We're adding jobs and increasing staffing at stations with a high concentration of flight activity; we will have better access to large metropolitan centers for talent recruitment; and Spirit Team Members gain attractive new home base options and additional commuting opportunities.”
Commenting on Spirit’s new Miami International Airport base, Miami-Dade County’s Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, said,
“We proudly welcome this significant expansion of jobs by Spirit Airlines at MIA. As MIA's second-busiest passenger airline, Spirit is a big reason why Miami-Dade County is once again welcoming record numbers of visitors to our community, and we look forward to seeing its presence continue to grow at our County's largest economic engine.”
Spirit’s presence at Miami International Airport (MIA) began in October 2021, with service to nine destinations. As of January 2022, the carrier’s MIA network has grown to 30 nonstop direct and international routes, making them the airport’s second largest carrier after American Airlines.
Also commenting on the airline’s new Atlanta base, Atlanta International Airport’s General Manager, Balram ‘B’ Bheodari, added,
“Job creation and economic growth are among the top priorities at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Spirit's decision to expand in Atlanta is wonderful news for the City, the airline, and the Airport.”
Miramar, Florida-based low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to offering the best value in the sky with service to destinations in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. The airline allows customers to select and pay for only the products and services they want, something they call “À La Smarte.” Spirit also operates one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S. The carrier proudly calls their youthful fleet of aircraft their ‘Fit Fleet®.’ Spirit Airlines will add 24 new fuel-efficient Airbus A320neos to their fleet in 2022.
Source: Spirit Airlines/PRNewswire
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