Spirit Airlines Makes New Year's Resolutions Easy; Low-Fare Travel from $69 Plus Additional $5...

Business & Travel Editors

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002

Spirit Airlines rings in the New Year with the lowest fares of the season starting at $69(a) each way. Additional savings of $5 each way for the low-fare tickets are available by booking online

"With these low-fares, travelers can keep their top New Year's resolutions of taking a fun-filled vacation, saving money and enjoying friendly and reliable service with Spirit Airlines," said Ned Homfeld, chairman and founder of Spirit Airlines. "We encourage customers to book on-line at http://www.spiritair.com and save an additional $5 each way!"

Spirit's everyday low fares require no Saturday night stay or advance purchase. Low one-way fares are also available. Fares are good for travel Jan. 8, 2002 through April 30, 2002 and must be booked by Jan. 16, 2002. Black out dates apply.

Special Fares for Travel Between:

NY/LaGuardia and Florida            $69(a)
NY/LaGuardia and Myrtle Beach       $69(a)

Detroit and Florida                 $69(a)
Detroit and Myrtle Beach            $69(a)

Atlantic City and Florida           $69(a)

Chicago/O'Hare and Florida          $69(a)

To check all sale fares, visit http://www.spiritair.com, call 1-800-772-7117, or local travel agents.

About Spirit Airlines

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Spirit Airlines links major Northern and Midwestern United States cities to popular destinations in Florida, South Carolina, California and the Caribbean.

Embarking on its 11th year of offering low-fare service, Spirit Airlines serves Chicago/O'Hare, Detroit, NY/LaGuardia, Atlantic City, N.J., Los Angeles, Calif., Myrtle Beach, S.C., San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the Florida cities of: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, West Palm Beach and Tampa.

The airline flies a fleet of modern aircraft and operates scheduled and charter service. Spirit's low fares never require an advance purchase or a minimum stay. Low one-way fares are always available. Reservations can be made online at http://www.spiritair.com, by calling 1-800-772-7117 or en Espanol at 1-800-756-7117, or through local travel agents.

Editors Note: Spirit's chairman and other executives are available to discuss this news release, industry topics or trends. We welcome media inquiries and you will find us immediately responsive.

(a) Fares are each way based on roundtrip purchase. Fare does not include a $3.00 segment fee. A segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. Passenger facility fees up to $18, depending on itinerary, are not included. Seats are limited and restrictions apply. Blackout dates include: 2/13 - 2/19, 2/21 - 2/25, 3/22 - 4/7.