Cockpit Doors of Steel Added To Security Plan at Spirit Airlines; Cockpit Reinforcing Devices...

Business Editors/Travel Writers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 2001

Spirit Airlines has completed its installation of cockpit-reinforcing devices and locking systems on its fleet of scheduled aircraft. The airline is entering an expanded phase of aircraft security

measures. Spirit Airlines' chairman announced today that the airline would be reinforcing the cockpit doors on its entire fleet with high strength steel. The airline will also post a sign on the entrance to the cockpit door informing all passengers of the enhanced safety precautions.

"We realize this is an added expense and additional weight in the aircraft, but we are committed to the security of our passengers and crew," said Ned Homfeld, chairman and founder of Spirit Airlines. "This is just one of the many, new security details we are attending to."

Homfeld said the airline would target completion of the steel door reinforcement by late November in time for holiday travel.

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 and Oakland, 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 executives are available for interview.